"I feel like it is a new day, that there is a freshness in leadership and a commitment to rigorous follow-through."
"I am proud to join the Fraternal Order of Police, the International Association of Fire Chiefs, and many others in endorsing this nomination."
"I am happy to support the nomination of Elizabeth Harman to become Assistant Administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency."
"There is a clear Federal responsibility to this system."
"I believe that we must look at this not only as the responsibility of the local jurisdictions--Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC--but also as a Federal responsibility."
"The financial crisis may have started on Wall Street, but this recession certainly has hurt everyone."
"Promises made must be promises kept."
"My top priority is jobs, jobs, jobs."
"What would they be? Because, as you know, this is a very controversial issue."
"Well, this was an outstanding panel and I want to thank everyone for participating and really putting a great deal of thought into it."
"Very good. Thank you very much."