Bob Bennett: “I think the outcry would be very, very strong. There is a huge conflict of interest here, and such an individual should…”

This Administration performed something--that I thought was absolutely egregious and outrageous, and the only way I could demonstrate my concern about that was to put a hold on a nomination.

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.