But a full evaluation of this deal would really depend on an examination of those kinds of material, that kind of information, testimony, interviews, documents, all of the stuff that you review as an antitrust enforcer, that the FCC could…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank all the witnesses for being so cooperative and forthright and straightforward in your responses today.

the burden is on the government, as well, to uncover the facts and do a thorough investigation.

yesterday the average price of gasoline in Connecticut topped $4 a gallon--the fifth highest average price in the country. Across the Nation, prices are fast approaching that amount for every American. The rising cost of gasoline is a…

I am seeking from the Attorney General that this task force be proactive and effective by beginning investigations and taking whatever action is necessary to combat illegality in these markets. I believe if the Attorney General of the…

consumer protection has been a priority for me throughout my career, as I know it has been for the Presiding Officer. Both he and I served together as attorneys general, and now as Senators he and I have worked to give consumers a voice…

I'm hopeful that we will move quickly to confirm every one of you.

I just think that a court is charged with applying the law as it's written and it's interpreted by the courts and the appellate courts above that trial court.

We need to move forward even more expeditiously than we have, and I think there is a growing sense, a bipartisan spirit of cooperation.

Thank you and your families in advance, should you have that honor.

I proudly introduce him to the committee with great confidence that, if confirmed--and I hope when confirmed--he will be an outstanding member of the District Court.

There is nothing more important than this job in our justice system. You will be the voice and face of justice for the people who come to your courtroom.

I would say, yes, indeed. I was extraordinarily impressed by their eagerness to see what democracy looks like as it works. Remember, some of these individuals have been in prison for long periods of time, some of them under the most brutal…

I am honored today to speak in support of the Hoeven-Blumenthal resolution calling for free and fair elections in Iran and condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its ongoing violations of human rights. These…

I wish to thank the Senator from North Dakota for his leadership on this very important issue. I want to thank him for his perseverance and his vision in seeing the importance--along with Senator McCain, Senator Graham, and Senator…

I thank my colleague from Arizona who led this trip. Very enthusiastically and emphatically I would say the answer is, yes, we should be encouraging these nongovernmental organizations that are committed to the cause of democracy and human…

It was an extraordinary moment but even more so because Senator McCain asked a number of them--one in particular--about the impacts on their families and in that case, I believe, the impact on his wife. We tend to forget in this…

I come to the floor today with sadness and reluctance because we are actually debating an extraordinarily worthwhile, even historic bill that would not only improve our infrastructure--our roads and bridges and highways in the State of…

I have heard nothing. I have seen nothing that indicates they are making that kind of significant effort.

In fact, the congressional delegation that I joined, as recently as August, met with at least one of the owners of those plants who indicated that their production is ongoing and the Pakistanis have the wherewithal to stop the flow of…

I would see no need for that kind of release if, in fact, the talks are ongoing.

Again, to come to the bottom line here, they have really made no significant effort so far.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you all for being here today.

We, by the way, settled the cases and the investigations involving these companies to the benefit of our police departments in Connecticut.

JSTARS is a real game changer.