"You have a distinguished legal and judicial record."
"The confirmation process in general, and this hearing in particular, must be both dignified and thorough."
"These law enforcement turf battles are unacceptable in this post-9/11 world."
"Our first obligation is to American workers, and to encourage, if not hold accountable, those firms that are looking to fill spots to first turn to the talent pool in America."
"I hope that you would look at them and implement them immediately."
"I am a little bit exasperated because of President Obama's commitment to openness and transparency in Government."
"I generally ask that my letters be answered within 2 weeks, but, on average, replies were 371 days."
"It would seem to me like you would want to--not you. Everybody would want to get them cleared up."
"Senator Durbin's goal of including something on the credit card statement showing how long it will take to repay a credit card."
"the bottom line is price controls do not work."
"I want to also recognize, as a couple of my colleagues have, the efforts of the President of Mexico."