"The passport is the gold standard for identification in this country."
"We do require a Social Security number, but we cannot refuse to adjudicate a passport if someone does not provide a Social Security number."
"And that could lead to prosecution or----"
"I am still not comfortable that we have a system in place that will stop the issuance of a passport, checks have been made as to whether this person has a valid Social Security number or not."
"I am not sure we all agree with Senator Feinstein that there should be no exceptions to the rule."
"If there is a need for us to strengthen the laws on passport issuance, we want to hear from you."
"Earlier today, I joined some of our colleagues before the Supreme Court in oral argument on the Voting Rights Act and its constitutional challenge."
"Voting rights, of course, are fundamental."
"I think he is eminently qualified."
"We would urge the nominees to try to answer those questions as promptly as possible."
"We think everyone has an obligation to--particularly lawyers."