"Anyone who says democracy is not appropriate in the Middle East is a racist."
"We need to be mindful of this issue as Congress considers billions of dollars in transportation spending."
"Ray LaHood has a very low tolerance for nonsense."
"I too am delighted and excited that my classmate and former colleague, Ray LaHood is going to be our next Secretary of Transportation."
"This really was quite an undertaking. In an effort to get not only rank-and-file membership, but the leadership of House Republicans and House Democrats together in a way that would promote unity and ..."
"I expect Ray to run a tight ship for the taxpayers, and I think the President has chosen well on behalf of national security and on behalf of the best interest of America's sailors and marines."
"Senator Cochran's presence and introduction testifies that we are continuing today in a strong tradition of bipartisanship of this Congress when it comes to matters of national defense."
"It is an honor for me to be here today."
"I am a veteran myself."
"I hope we can employ those principles when it comes to two specific things."
"I appreciate your statement that in trying to get your arms around this issue, one of the things we are going to have to learn is what resources are available to you."