"The flashpoint for them is not Guantanamo; it's Israel."
"If you would like to go to work on making Social Security solvent, I am ready to go work on that."
"When asked if he supports Ensign, McConnell said, well, he continues to serve. That is not support."
"Here is Sen. McConnell's 'two tests for the new U.S. policy.'"
"She understands that the health and safety of a lot of Americans, especially children, depends on it."
"It is my honor to be here today to present someone to you who you are already familiar with and probably does not need a lengthy introduction, and that is Anne Northup of Louisville, Kentucky."
"No matter which way you look at it, Mr. Chairman, the President has made a wonderful choice for this nomination."
"But as a mom, Anne knows how important it is to have confidence in the safety of consumer products."
"Every American will have reason to be thankful that she is once again dedicating herself to public service."
"I want to thank the President for his confidence in Anne in selecting her for this position."
"Agencies like the CPSC have an important role to play, but they must never confuse their role with Congress' role which is to make the law."