It is shameful. I think it is shameful.

I think under some of our cuts in recent years, the resources for GAO have been diminished.

We need to get that done. It is eminently fixable.

I do not think we should give up.

Yes. What would be the opposite of that?

I want to especially thank my colleague to my right, Senator Cardin, and Senator Thune, who is not here.

These ongoing and growing threats to our international competitiveness are some of the main reasons that I continue to support the efforts of some of our colleagues, particularly Senator Schumer.

All right. Was your term 'gratuitous'? What was that term?

21 years ago this week, the families of 168 people--19 of those 168 people children--received some of the worst news of their lives. That news was that a beloved member of each of their families had been killed in the bombing of the…

I want to make sure I get my 6 years' worth out of that battery I just bought.

When our country began exploring nuclear power, I think it was more than 60 years ago.

we need strong leadership on the Postal Service Board of Governors in order to take full advantage of the opportunities that are out there for the Postal Service.

I was inclined to support your nomination until I heard that this guy to my left is such a strong advocate.

This situation is worse than unacceptable. I believe it is shameful.

I believe we have a real opportunity here to inject some badly needed talent into the Postal Service.

I have quoted Einstein--I quote him a lot--in adversity lies opportunity.

I think you are doing a great job.

If I was the utilities, I would say you guys have to sharpen your pencils a little bit more and figure out how to save some money if you expect us to continue to pay through the nose.

We decided to focus on what we agree on.

I think the potential for having some of the nominees to serve on the Board is they have done this kind of stuff before.

We are committed to our efficiency principle of good regulation.

Some people say this is not a real liability for the Postal Service. I think it is.

the reputation of the NRC for being a gold standard, as Senator Carper pointed out, is a good brand.

I was looking for points of agreement.

The real key is, are we going to allow the Postal Service to get full value for the money that they pay in.