You have an impressive resume.

I want to give you an opportunity to talk a little bit about how important judicial ethics is in your life as a judge.

I know that it is not easy to serve in public positions.

The juvenile justice issues are really important. We are struggling with that in this Committee.

Drug courts are working well in some states. Other states need help.

It is a tough decision to remove a colleague and it was the right decision.

I personally believe the legal community has a specific responsibility as it relates to providing access to justice to those who otherwise could not afford it.

The confirmation hearing is part of the process.

I do not know whether the Supreme Court of Virginia has taken any similar steps or not.

It is an honor to have Judge Barbara Keenan here, who is a nominee for the U.S. Circuit Court for the Fourth Circuit.

I think Senator Sessions is absolutely right

Thank you for your willingness to serve your community.

I agree with the Chairman that we need to make sure we have adequate personnel to administer our judicial system.

My concern, quite frankly, is whether we have the resources to support that.

It raises serious questions as to whether we have the resources in the budget to accommodate new judgeships.

I always say to them, why don't you just get your heads together and try to work something out

I think it is really important that we understand how important it has been to them

strengthening our diplomatic corps is critical to ensuring American national security and economic vitality

Good afternoon. It is my pleasure to introduce Anne Ferro, President Obama's nominee for the position of Federal Motor Carrier Administrator in the Department of Transportation.

I just really wanted to come by to introduce and to support Anne Ferro's appointment to be the Federal Motor Carrier Administrator.

It puts additional attention on the subject that we have here today, which is the security of our containment labs.

Well, once again, let me thank all three of you for being here and the work that each of your agencies do.

You're saying we need to have a coordinated strategy.

I understand that the authority is not there. The question is, should you have the authority?

You've got to find somebody to take charge, given them general guidelines.