Will you be the people's lawyer or the President's lawyer?

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.

I believe that your nomination, should you be approved, will end the rancid politicization at the Department.

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.

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?

we are in dire need of a less political and more independent Justice Department beginning at the very top.

John Michael McHugh is a nominee who is more than qualified for the post of Secretary of the Army for many reasons, but here are three in particular: patriotism, service, and leadership.

I want to thank President Obama for the high honor and opportunity he has afforded me through this nomination.

I, too, congratulate Ms. Schapiro on her nomination to serve this country as Chairman of the SEC.

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 the brave men and women of our military.

I deeply appreciate his introduction, his presence, and his gracious and kind words about my abilities.

I believe you have the right experience, the right approach to successfully reform the SEC and restore the reputation of our capital markets as the best and safest in the world.

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.

I want to assure this committee I appear here before you today with few delusions as to the difficulties that lie ahead.

I want to thank you, Ranking Member McCain, and all of my colleagues for the honor--and it is a true honor for me--to support the nomination of John McHugh as Secretary for the U.S. Army.

Let there be no doubt that this crisis today affects every American in one way or another.

The sooner housing markets stabilize based on sustainable fundamentals, the sooner I believe we will see a recovery in the market and in our economy.

Opening statements, comments, or prepared statements of: Senator Shelby

These problems did not arise under the very able leadership of our colleague on this Committee, Mel Martinez.

I am just hoping that you will have, as my colleague, Senator Menendez said, not a seat at the kid's table, but a seat at the main table.

I know that he is the best possible steward for this crucial agent at this moment in history.

The housing crisis remains at the core of the economic woes.

HUD's role has never been more important.