Paul S. Sarbanes: “It is important to scrutinize Mr. Brickell's record closely as we address the question of who should be directing OFHEO…”

In my view, this is a very shortsighted approach, both as a matter of policy and negotiating tactics.

I cannot tell you how excited I am about her nomination to become the Librarian of Congress.

These men and women play an important role in our defense, obviously, and the view that a number of these practices are directed at them in a whole range of ways, I think is a matter for the considerable concern.

I am pleased to welcome Chairman Greenspan back before our Committee to testify on the Federal Reserve's Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report to Congress.