"We see a problem. We are a caring people. We want to do something about it."
"Thank you very much for being with us today, and as Senator Grassley indicated, some of the questions may be sent to you in writing. I hope you can give us a prompt response and give us an incentive t..."
"One of the widest national broadcasts we have ever had of this Judiciary Committee."
"Thank you very much."
"Thank you. I am sure your father would be honored to see you before us today, and in his memory, we will be remembering him, as your family is at this moment."
"Senator Cantwell regrets that she could not be here today to speak personally in favor of Mr. Bastian, but gives her assurance that she will join in supporting his nomination and speak on the floor ab..."
"We are very proud of the fact that you have stepped forward and are willing to serve in this capacity."
"I have spoken on the Senate floor more than 65 times about the need to close this prison."
"It is time to end this sad chapter of our history. Eleven years is far too long. We need to close Guantanamo."
"I appreciate the President's renewed vow to shutter this unnecessary, expensive, and inefficient prison."
"the waste has to end."
"the status quo at Guantanamo is untenable."