We've got to have procedures. And I hope that we are going to be working with the foreign countries.

Let me just talk a little bit about the collective bargaining issue.

I think we should have a classified hearing.

There has to be a way that you can figure out how to do what's necessary... for a privacy concern to be addressed.

I would hope that we wouldn't go overboard if someone decides that they have the right to their privacy.

While today we consider mortgage servicing and compliance with foreclosures laws, we must not neglect the need to address and restructure our mortgage finance system that to date has cost taxpayers more than $150 billion.

As we continue to investigate allegations of fraud in the foreclosure process, we must remember that these issues are only a part of even greater problems with our nation's broader mortgage finance system.

I want to thank Chairman Bingaman and Ranking Member Murkowski of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for holding today's joint hearing.

The Buffalo Bayou became important in Texas' history when, during the Battle of San Jacinto, the final battle for Texas Independence was fought along its banks.

I rise to salute my former colleague Ted Stevens who will be laid to rest in Arlington today. He earned the right to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery, having served in World War II. That is one of the things that hasn't been talked…

I believe she will serve well on the Federal bench.

As co-authors of this provision, we strongly oppose any attempt to repeal or weaken it.