Barbara Mikulski actually said...

"But Mr. Attorney General, are you saying that there is no immediate or imminent release of prisoners who would be placed on the shores of the United States of America?"

"They need to know that the Department of Justice is free from politics and ideology."

"the committee extends its hand to you in partnership and ongoing conversation."

"We both have a big investment in NOAA. So we look forward to working with you."