"I would like you to review the laws that you have, the tools that you have today, and come back to us..."
"We've had a lot of discussion about the crack cocaine issue. When you take a look at the statistics..."
"I want to call your attention to one other area which could be a concern, and that is the use of rendition, where the United States has custody of individuals and turns them over to other countries, w..."
"When you are confirmed to be the Attorney General of the United States, one of your principal responsibilities is to make sure that access to our legal system is available to all of our citizens."
"Congress should have been appropriating more money. We're at about 50 percent of what we said was the minimum level for appropriations."
"We're working on some legislation with some other members of the Committee to try to allow some discretion in setting up these types of programs in other parts of the country."
"I welcome both of you here and thank you, thank you for being willing to serve."
"The Federal partnership in the Chesapeake Bay has been extremely valuable for promoting the appropriate type of remedial action."
"I have renewed faith that the Chesapeake Bay restoration effort under the Administration of President Obama will remain a Federal priority that deserves renewed attention and resources."
"Let me just concur with your comments, particularly on the California waiver."
"We need leadership. I know that you have indicated you planned to visit the Bay with me."
"The Federal partnership requires leadership, requires strategies based upon facts and science."