"He has promised that as soon as he is confirmed, he will re-examine this initiative that was implemented prior to his confirmation."
"I oppose the poorly conceived directive imposing an arbitrary cap on the indirect costs that are part of NIH grants and negotiated between the grant recipient and NIH."
"I’ve talked with him, for example, about the difference between our relationships with Canada, which is very important to my state, versus our relationship with Mexico and China."
"I think all of us who have served with JD have had conversations with him."
"As one of the principal authors of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 that established this coordinating position, I understand the critical role the DNI plays in the intelli..."
"I do not make a decision on nominees until after the hearing is concluded."
"I made it clear that I thought it was too sweeping, that it was causing a lot of confusion and consternation in my state, particularly for nonprofit organizations and I am glad that its apparently bee..."
"I pressed him on both his position on military issues as well as the allegations against him."
"I don’t think there was anything that we did not cover."
"As I've repeatedly said to you, I believe that we need an FBI background check to evaluate the allegations."
"I was shocked that he has been nominated. If the nomination proceeds, I'm sure that there will be an extensive background check by the FBI and public hearings and a lot of questions asked."