"I come here with a great deal of conflict. I've been at war with myself whether to come here and vigorously oppose this nomination or to support it."
"I therefore am testifying on behalf of her outstanding character, integrity, and ability to take on a demanding and essential job as Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security."
"I think she is an absolutely tremendous appointee who I hope will speed through the Senate with all due haste."
"In a Congress that is too often polarized along partisan lines, Congresswoman Tauscher has won friends and respect on both sides of the aisle."
"The Full Service Community Schools Act would fund partnerships between schools and community organizations."
"I do want to acknowledge most particularly the efforts of the Majority Leader, Congressman Steny Hoyer, who has played such a key role in this regard."
"I don't think the White House has the ability to tell us what to do."
"Well, of course, they're getting access, just as a citizen gets access when they go to a town meeting and spend some time there or when they volunteer in a campaign."
"Frankly, an awful lot of people are going to look at this bill, not be pleased with what the Senate has done in adding those provisions that make the debt worse."
"It's crystal clear that this administration's economic policies are demonstrably, evidently not working. And have not worked for average working men and women."
"That is four-and-a-half months to review the overwhelming majority of the substance of these bills."