Bob Bennett: “I do not think that is what the original filibuster rule had in mind, but it has become the norm.”

But just because you have the right to do it does not mean it is the right thing to do.

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.

The more dependent we become on imported oil, the more difficult many of our challenges are.

I do not dispute in any way, Mr. Chairman, the numbers that you have cited, but I do not want to leave the impression that all of the obstruction that has come as a result of the use of holds has come from the Minority side.