The outcry even led to the passage of a State law in my home State called 'The Hannah Montana Law,' which bans the use of automated software designed to quickly purchase numerous tickets in a matter of seconds.

I look forward to working hard on the issues before this committee facing this Congress.

You also indicated your support for the creation of a National Climate Service within NOAA.

I believe the work of NOAA's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory is essential to properly sustain the Great Lakes' ecosystems.

I know with Senator Cantwell's leadership with the work that she has done with oceans, and the Chairman's leadership here, I am hopeful we will be able to get something done.

Are there things you learned from that that will be helpful with this big influx for the TARP funds and the stimulus funds?

I think it has a positive effect going forward, but a deterrent effect.

Sometimes don't people get overwhelmed with these tips?

The public is crying out for accountability.

I was a prosecutor for 8 years, ran an office of about 400 people, and one of the things that was most troubling to me in just the last few years was what happened to our U.S. Attorney'S Office in Minnesota.

It was really shocking to me to see how quickly that office deteriorated and what went on there.