"Jeff Jackson told me in person that he had personally reviewed such issues with leadership--and knowing and enforcing such regulations is what the DEA does."
"when leadership complained that the DEA was hurting the care of 43,000 Veterans connected to the Jackson VAMC, he told them he was not responsible for improper care/narcotic polices--they were."
"I trust, Mr. Chairman, that did not come out of my time."
"I am disappointed in the Fiscal Year 2013 recommendation to eliminate the Health Careers Opportunity Program, or HCOP."
"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 appreciate the confidence the President and Secretary Clinton have placed in me by putting my name forward for your consideration."
"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'm also deeply grateful for the support of Senator Enzi; his wife, Diane; Senator Barrasso; and my husband, Mark."
"Madam Secretary, while I understand tough choices must be made when it comes to cutting the budget, I wonder what led the administration's decision to cut funding to the WIA State and local program fu..."
"We will challenge that status quo. And so we want to make sure children have a chance to fulfill their potential."