Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"A proven, well-respected executive who will bring his private sector experience to the Commerce Department's broad portfolio that includes technology, trade, intellectual property, and exports, which ..."

"we ought to just move on this thing and stop the obstructionism that so often invades a review of a person's qualifications, without looking at the qualification."

"I am not sure that is reassuring to the public."

"Since Japan's nuclear disaster began unfolding in March, Americans have asked with a good deal of trepidation, could it happen here."