this Congress' inability, Madam Secretary, to pass a jobs bill and recognize a real need for the American people

But there is genocide now taking place in the Nuba Mountains and it is aided and abetted by the Chinese government.

I'm also deeply grateful for the support of Senator Enzi; his wife, Diane; Senator Barrasso; and my husband, Mark.

Having served as Ambassador to Burkina Faso, I'm aware of the importance, if confirmed, of working with this committee and the Congress in order to advance United States interests in Malawi.

I appreciate the confidence the President and Secretary Clinton have placed in me by putting my name forward for your consideration.

I understand that the NIH Director plans on dismantling the NCRR.

We will challenge that status quo. And so we want to make sure children have a chance to fulfill their potential.

The Department of Education's position will be that it will be on the side of ensuring that every single child... will have the appropriate technology.

I am preparing to go the legal route, based upon historical precedence, to ensure that every single child... has access.

I wish I could bring this to your attention so that you could please try your best, consistent with the plan that we have been following at least for the last 10 years in the committee.

Illinois is currently ranked the third highest recipient of LIHEAP funds, and my district continues to be the largest recipient of LIHEAP.