I have very serious reservations about our Afghan policy.

He also brings a history of integrity, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to public service.

I have the greatest confidence that Tom Perez will do that.

He is an independent thinker and is dedicated to the rule of law.

I take nominating judges very seriously, and I have four basic criteria.

He brings thoughtful temperament, is well respected among his colleagues.

He has been known as a judge to handle difficult situations.

I would hope that the Committee would expeditiously approve him and move him to the Senate for deliberation.

He brings great integrity, a keen intellect, sound judicial experience and temperament.

And there is no contingency plan beyond that, except, 'If we get to it, we'll deal with it?'

The administration's announcement that the census would receive direct oversight by the White House staff is troubling.

The reality is that rocket science is hard. It is not a cheap venture, and it is not without risk.

We are very firm that we must guard vulnerable populations against any potential predators.

Today we will be in an appropriate classified, secure forum where we can get to know more rigorously what the FBI's doing.

Talk about having a screw loose.

You've touched our hearts, and you've also made history.

Let me tell you what I worry about. First of all, of course, the safety of our communities.

I believe Southwest border violence is a very significant threat and if we don't intervene aggressively now, it will have horrific consequences to our security.

But the administration is counting on these 8 flights to be done by 2010.

Thank you very much, and the record will so show that.

This approach was reviewed by the Supreme Court during the 2000 Census.

One needs to keep in mind, however, security.

Let's go to the Soyuz, which is our only way that, if our astronauts get into difficulty, we can return them safely.

So it is just not an inventory about a person and what did he do and how bad he is and what we should do.

We are so proud, here, in this subcommittee, that we fund 80 percent of all climate change science.