"A lot of Americans watch what goes on here and say, 'Never me. I'll never go through it,'"
"Why is it so difficult for us to figure out how to focus on outcomes versus to get so hung up on process?"
"I hope that the committee sees it in their actions to make sure that you're at the helm of the Department of Education."
"You convinced me that you were passionate about making sure that every child had the opportunity for a successful education."
"Jim brought to the DNI an incredible amount of experience throughout the community--a very difficult thing for us to replicate when Jim leaves."
"I think we can reach an agreement."
"We cannot take that out of the equation. That should drive the discussion we have."
"I would absolutely trust Dr. Kaul to make those calls as a medical professional."
"Thank you; thank you, colleagues for the Committee's time and for your efforts regarding Federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe."
"It is time we act and grant the Tribe their much-deserved full Federal recognition."
"I think we have a moral obligation to make sure that every one of them has an equal opportunity, and that starts with a great education."