Bob Bennett: “I'm encouraged by the strong and swift action you have taken, because as I say, it would send a very strong message…”

I think they are basically irrelevant.

the majority has chosen to focus on what it believes to be the abuse of the filibuster by the minority, but these hearings have also revealed how the Majority Leader can abuse the rules of the Senate to limit debate and amendment.

I do not use holds as a regular device. Very, very seldom, do I put a hold on any nomination, and I always do it publically.

We do not make money when we foreclose on customers. It is in our best interest to figure out ways to make loans perform again.