"And I think one of the problems--if I can just interject--is that very often those background checks relate only to the State where that person is working."
"part of the problem here is the priority that law enforcement and judges give to this crime."
"the priority given to this serious felony crime has to be maintained and increased"
"the importance of this issue, and especially its importance at a time of economic stress when higher unemployment rates exist among folks with disabilities."
"I think affirmative action, as it was originally conceived, it was a time-limited remedy for past wrongs."
"I want to join in thanking you, Mr. Chairman, for your leadership and the bipartisan commitment from Senator Grassley."
"If you could report back, if I could ask you, respectfully, to report back on how the Army will be finalizing those requirements, I would appreciate it."
"I would welcome the opportunity to work with you on those issues."
"Are you satisfied that we have the means and capability to determine who the perpetrator was in these instances?"
"I would appreciate your commitment that you will do everything possible to make sure that they are given the recognition they deserve"
"I would like your assurance that you will, in fact, focus on fuel cell technology and its potential uses in delivering energy sources to our troops in the field."