The Federal Government's credibility is on the line.

I believe that had the Treasury... exercised different judgment and proceeded in a more deliberative and measured manner, the most severe aspects of this financial crisis could very well likely have been avoided.

It is time to end the divisive and unhelpful rhetoric which claims that nothing has been done to secure the border.

If you prevent employers from hiring illegal immigrants, that will cut off the flow as effectively as anything.

I fear this situation sets the stage for the creation of the American version of the zombie banks that were a principal cause of Japan's so-called lost decade.

I think unlike other times, this moment requires that we have more of an ongoing public conversation about these issues.

The failure to devise... a clear and credible plan for employing TARP has also resulted in a massive waste, some people believe, of taxpayer dollars.

I thank Mel Martinez, our colleague and former HUD Secretary for his efforts in that record.

In the rush to address concerns facing the institutions that are too big to fail in this crisis, we must not forget about the threat posed by those that many may well prove to be too small to survive.

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.

I believe the American people want a solution. They just do not want one perspective.

The measures we have taken since 2005 to secure the border have been successful in significantly lowering the number of illegal immigrants seeking to unlawfully cross the border, including a 27-percent reduction this year.

Another thing that the TARP has accomplished is covering up the egregious failures of our banking regulators over the past decade.

The Center for Responsible Lending projects that some 17,000 homes in my home State will go into foreclosure in 2009.

A major source of employment in this country comes, obviously, from small business, and they are struggling.

You are saying it is not the fence you want, but there is 626 miles of a fence at least 10-foot high.

I believe that Americans will accept a system, broadly defined, that is pro-legal immigration and anti-illegal immigration.

DoD Directive 1344.13, requires each Service to implement voter registration assistance at each recruiting office.

We need to actively evaluate these problems so we can work in a bipartisan way to find solutions to the problems.

Credit for the manufacturing sector is oxygen to our economy.

A strong America leads to a stronger world.

We need to restore demand in this country.

We hope to get something done in a bipartisan way on this issue because this is truly a bipartisan problem.

I could not be more pleased to have a second opportunity to honor your hard work and service to the law.

The case for Judge Sotomayor's confirmation is built on her vast experience, keen intellect, and tremendous qualifications.