"How absurd is it to say that we will release people who plan to attack us again?"
"I think a lot of Americans thought O.J. Simpson ought to be convicted of murder rather than being in jail for what he is in jail for now."
"This position is completely unacceptable to me."
"You are not upholding your pledge to respond to all outstanding requests as you told me you would."
"Senator Leahy has committed to me that he will work with me to get that job done."
"The decisions to bring detainees to the United States and afford them civilian trials is highly questionable."
"It is the responsibility of Congress to weigh the costs and benefits of every policy decision it makes, and the bigger the issue, the more important it becomes."
"Skyrocket is the term that President Obama has used about price increases."
"The Environment and Public Works Committee is the place for a detailed examination of the purported environmental benefits of any climate change proposal, and that is an important part of the equation..."
"an honest cost-benefit assessment requires that we first stop trying to sell this policy as if it will have no cost for Americans"
"it will reduce economic growth, and it will reduce jobs."
"I want to thank Senator Leahy for holding this hearing, trying to get to the bottom of this, although I think it is a never-ending job."