"We have to find out how you protect the money that is being spent on the road to recovery in this economy."
"I pushed to ensure that we had a strong, independent Inspector General, and that led to the creation of the Special Inspector General for TARP."
"I do not think we have paid enough attention to the mortgage and financial fraud that has so dramatically contributed to the economic downturn."
"We do know that banks and mortgage companies relaxed their standards for loans."
"I represent the United States of America."
"It is frequently said that the Solicitor General serves as the 10th Justice."
"I pledge to continue this strong presumption that the Solicitor General's Office will defend each and every statute enacted by this body."
"If confirmed, Judge Hamilton will bring to the Seventh Circuit a unique understanding of the important role of the States in the Federal system."
"As Senator John Warner knows, that happens all the time."
"I would assume that we'd want to do the same thing for President Obama."
"Thus, most, if not all, investigations of alleged election crimes must await the end of the election to which the allegations relate."