"I, too, congratulate Ms. Schapiro on her nomination to serve this country as Chairman of the SEC."
"I think we have to look at the entire record."
"At the very minimum, without disclosing any confidential grand jury or other information, could we at least get a report on why the U.S. Attorney in D.C. refused to prosecute?"
"I am quite certain on your record and on the basis of the testimony today you will be confirmed and will be a really fine Attorney General."
"I was a critic then and I am a critic now."
"we are in dire need of a less political and more independent Justice Department beginning at the very top."
"I have been privileged to serve on that body's Armed Services Committee, and I know from personal experience the tremendous concern and effort each of you puts forth each and every day in support of t..."
"I want to assure this committee I appear here before you today with few delusions as to the difficulties that lie ahead."
"I deeply appreciate his introduction, his presence, and his gracious and kind words about my abilities."
"It will mean an end to waterboarding and other shameful forms of torture, and because it will mean a full return to the rule of law."
"This kind of protectionist policy has no place in the modern world and I am strongly urging you at all levels to vigorously resist this power grab by the EC."