We have soldiers all over the world of a variety of religions fighting in the name of America.

Well, thank you. To Senator Durbin, this is a hearing that we need to have, quite frankly.

As I understand civil rights law, it requires the employer to reasonably accommodate the worker's religious beliefs.

The Obama administration has made a mistake here.

Part of freedom of religion and speech means that we can disagree.

I totally agree with you that the other cases you have described all of us should stand up against.

I think that is going too far, quite frankly.

I do not think so. I think she could have accommodated her religious beliefs without leaving the school district in the lurch.

Few, if any, of the response plans, particularly for deep water drilling, were effective in addressing the issues.

The Department was not satisfied with the response plans and would not issue permits until it became satisfied.

It is my belief, General and Madame Secretary, if the Taliban believed that the American military forces... would be around for awhile providing American air power and support, it would be a demoralizing event.

It would do enormous damage to the Afghan Government potentially, is that correct?

From your point of view, it would be a national security expenditure.

I totally understand that. But the position that Mr. Zoellick was about to take is, I think, shared by many.

I certainly believe you can win, and winning is probably a hard concept to define, but not for me.

This war is going to affect our country, and it is as important as any war we're fighting, anywhere.

We have a pittance compared to what we need.

I appreciate that you have established an investigation that encompasses the organizations that could contribute to this.

I think that it is the right place for these people to be held.

I am very concerned that your budget has $130 million out of $8.1 billion.

I just hope that we will be a little more protective of our American soil than to talk about bringing them home.

I appreciate your service to the country at a very important time and a tough job.

there is a way to secure our side of the border without having a fence for the whole 2,200 miles.

I think the facts are that we do not have a jail.

I think border security is more important than ever because the violence has increased.