Barbara Mikulski actually said...

"I want to once again send my deepest sympathies to the families, friends, and all those whose lives the victims of this tragedy."

"I have three criteria that I use to evaluate all Executive Branch nominees: Competence, integrity, and commitment to the core mission of the Department."

"I am proud to join the Fraternal Order of Police, the International Association of Fire Chiefs, and many others in endorsing this nomination."

"The financial crisis may have started on Wall Street, but this recession certainly has hurt everyone."