"I thank Senator Grassley for his cooperation and I hope we now have the hearing and we'll be able to report the bill in the form that Senator Grassley suggested without unnecessary delays."
"Director Mueller has handled the Bureau's significant transformation since September 11, 2001 with professionalism and focus."
"Congratulations to all of you. I am going to do the same thing and ask each of you different questions."
"Do you believe that the Commerce Clause grants Congress a power that is analogous to the general police powers of the States?"
"Under the U.S. Constitution, States are considered to have general police powers that permit them to enact laws for the general welfare, morals, health, and safety of their citizens--in fact, maybe to..."
"I do believe that one of the cornerstones of the obligations of the judicial branch are to have great respect for the role of the executive, for the President, in his capacity as commander-in-chief, a..."
"Don't take 2 weeks this time."
"Bob is now answering duty's call. This is the President's request as a patriotic American."
"Thank you all for your testimony."
"OK. I'm going to start with Professor Van Alstyne, your written testimony states that legislation extending the term of a sitting appointment is clearly constitutional."
"I made sure that the rights of that Senator were protected."