"I believe in redemption, but I also believe in paying for your sins."
"Nomination hearings are important events not only for the nominee and for the family, but also for this institution and for the public."
"The advice and consent function of the Senate is a critical step in the process."
"In Federalist Papers 76, Alexander Hamilton wrote, 'To what purpose then require the cooperation of the Senate? I answer, that the necessity of their concurrence would have a powerful, though, in gene..."
"Farmers have to have a good safety net and farm programs serve an important role as part of that safety net and we have to make sure that the farm program gets directly to the farmers that need it the..."
"This is an amazing agreement for agriculture."
"The American family farmer is going to lead the way in producing food for the world, but we all know prices fluctuate, weather changes, foreign markets may be open and closed without much warning, all..."
"I think that is a very important part of the farm safety net."
"This is a very important hearing. I am glad you are having it."
"Extending the long arm of American criminal law is an issue that should not be done without significant consideration and caution."
"I think we all would agree that anyone who commits a crime should be held accountable."