Chuck Grassley

Any attempt to retaliate against them for their testimony today would be unfair, unwise, and unlawful.

The public's business ought to be public, the public's right to know.

I thank the Chair. (The remarks of Mr. Grassley pertaining to the introduction of S. 1161 are located in today's Record under ``Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions.'') The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from…

OK. I'm going to start with Professor Van Alstyne, your written testimony states that legislation extending the term of a sitting appointment is clearly constitutional.

Thank you all for your testimony.

I thank Senator Grassley for his cooperation and I hope we now have the hearing and we'll be able to report the bill in the form that Senator Grassley suggested without unnecessary delays.

The President has already expressed his desire to have Mr. Mueller continue in the office.

Bob is now answering duty's call. This is the President's request as a patriotic American.

Bob Mueller served this Nation with valor and integrity as a Marine in Vietnam, as a Federal prosecutor at all levels.

The President has stated that he believes that continuity and stability at the FBI is critical at this time.

Director Mueller has handled the Bureau's significant transformation since September 11, 2001 with professionalism and focus.

Congratulations to all of you. I am going to do the same thing and ask each of you different questions.

Do you believe that the Commerce Clause grants Congress a power that is analogous to the general police powers of the States?

I do believe that one of the cornerstones of the obligations of the judicial branch are to have great respect for the role of the executive, for the President, in his capacity as commander-in-chief, and respect for the role of Congress, as…

Under the U.S. Constitution, States are considered to have general police powers that permit them to enact laws for the general welfare, morals, health, and safety of their citizens--in fact, maybe to do some things that even the Federal…

Don't take 2 weeks this time.

This Committee previously reviewed the qualifications of a nominee to the seat to which Judge Droney is now nominated.

Can Congress regulate economic inactivity?

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 general, a silent operation.'

The advice and consent function of the Senate is a critical step in the process.

Nomination hearings are important events not only for the nominee and for the family, but also for this institution and for the public.

I believe in redemption, but I also believe in paying for your sins.

I made sure that the rights of that Senator were protected.

I, Senator Grassley, intend to object to the consideration of S. 520, S. 530, S. 871, and S. 1057. These bills would eliminate or modify current incentives for the production and use of domestic, renewable biofuels. I object to their…

This is an amazing agreement for agriculture.