"As President Obama said last night, this is America, we lead. And it is time that we led on this critically important issue."
"I represent rural areas in Maryland, and they do have this issue, but it has not been a dominant issue."
"I really came to this hearing to try to learn more about this issue."
"The scientific information on global climate change has been remarkably consistent."
"I deeply respect his intellect, his integrity, his financial knowledge, and his commitment to public service."
"We have technology changing all the time, and with the use of the communications through the Internet, competition is not what it was when these laws were developed."
"I want to thank Chairman Boxer for her work in keeping the focus on sound science as this debate continues."
"I appreciate that."
"I want to know what priority you intend to place on the Civil Rights Division within the Department of Justice."
"If confirmed, I believe General Kagan will be an outstanding Solicitor General."
"partisan politics played within the Department of Justice as it relates to the retirement and promotion of career attorneys."