"I thought I ought to ask the indulgence of you, Mr. Chairman, to make a statement why I do not appear at one of the most important issues that is before the Congress that is affecting agriculture, which is this subject of cap and trade."
"AARP has been fighting for affordable, quality health care for nearly a half-century, and while a fixed-benefit indemnity plan is not perfect, it offers our members an option to help cover some portio..."
"I have been in the Senate for--now in my 33rd year, and I felt like it was a dog-and-pony show to me."
"It is my hope that if approved, the nominees will use their time at the FCC to commit that its policies ensure affordable access to advanced telecommunication services throughout rural America."
"If the USF is going to serve its purpose and help serve rural America, FCC policies should adapt to recognize the unique circumstances of these carriers."
"They have access to information when the Federal Reserve will try to sell securities, and what price they will accept. And they have intricate financial relations with people across the globe."
"Congratulations on your nomination to be Associate Justice and welcome to the Judiciary Committee."
"Call it empathy, call it prejudice, or call it sympathy, but whatever it is, it is not law."
"I will not vote for--and no senator should vote for--an individual nominated by any President who is not fully committed to fairness and impartiality toward every person who appears before them."
"The Supreme Court could demonstrate renewed respect for our original plan of Government and return us slowly but surely to a written Constitution."
"There must be a vigorous debate about the kind of judge America needs because nothing less than our liberty is at stake."