Chuck Grassley

Of course, as soon as we had a Republican President, they had no problem filling that 11th seat.

I believe the article also concluded as well that not only conservatives would like this model that I propose, but neither would liberals, because I think somewhere we need to meet in the middle in that regard.

Do you think that you did what you promised the Committee you would do, that you were able to review those areas where there was duplication and do something about things that were unnecessary?

Thank you, but I do want to ask some now.

My time has expired.

They want to pick a fight on the DC Circuit, and, unfortunately, I believe part of this pressure, part of the effort of stopping qualified Republican nominees and then deciding to pick a fight now is a desire to pack the Court.

The President and senior Democrats on this Committee have made clear that they want to pick a fight on the DC Circuit.

Most tellingly, a senior Democrat then on this Committee in writing, in memos that became public, stated that Miguel Estrada's confirmation must be prevented "because he is Hispanic," which in my view was troubling, was cynical, was…

The fact that people say she is an activist judge because she did not protect the personal individual right to bear arms is really to be laughed away.

I am disappointed that today we are moving forward on this particular nomination for DC Circuit.

I previously expressed my opposition to including on the agenda today any nominee of the District of Columbia Circuit.

First of all, congratulations to the nominee, to Ms. Millett. Glad to have you here.

I have some differences with my distinguished colleague on this point, but I am also glad to have participated in the Senate confirmation of 199 of President Obama's nominees and the disapproval of only two, which I think is a 99-percent…

I hope and expect my colleagues on the Committee will proceed to evaluate each nominee on his or her own merits.

Questions for Elizabeth Wolford submitted by Senator Chuck Grassley

Questions for Gregory Woods submitted by Senator Chuck Grassley

Questions for Patricia Ann Millett submitted by Senator Chuck Grassley

Questions for Debra M. Brown submitted by Senator Chuck Grassley

Thank you very much.

Do you have specific goals or priorities for the FBI that, if you are confirmed, you would pursue?

I expect that you would be responsive to my constitutional duty of oversight and that my questions and documents will be taken seriously.

I continue to believe this is necessary legislation.

I believe a significant number of national security leaks would not have occurred if they had a path forward.

I continue to have serious concerns with the FBI's treatment of whistleblowers.

This power, if used inappropriately, could threaten civil liberties of every American.