"Unless we take that fundamental look, we are going to have a prison system that impedes our ability to do the kinds of things the American people expect."
"We will be announcing that by the deadline."
"I mean, there have been some compliance issues that have been identified by the courts or by the Justice Department."
"Just because we can do something, should we do it?"
"I share the concerns that you have about whistleblowers."
"I share those concerns, and those concerns are expressed in the eight priorities that we set out."
"I have confidence in the career people at the FBI and the other investigative agencies to conduct a thorough, comprehensive investigation, and that is what I would expect of them."
"I think the NSA has acted in a way that is consistent with the law."
"Yes, well, the memos--but the memos will contain all of the arguments with a conclusory couple of pages, or whatever."
"I look forward to working with Chairman Leahy, distinguished members of this Committee, and other leaders who have shown a commitment to commonsense sentencing reform--like Senator Rand Paul--to help ..."
"I think that given the nature of the unique issues that kids with autism issues face... a dedicated funding stream makes a great deal of sense."