"Enhanced privacy and security built into health IT will bolster consumer trust and spur the more rapid adoption of health IT."
"If you do not have meaningful privacy safeguards, you are not going to get a health IT system."
"I am pleased that President Obama has called for the immediate investment in health information technology."
"A commitment to spending significant dollars to advance health IT must be coupled with a strong commitment to privacy and security."
"The United Nations says a compound sheltering U.N. national staff inside the safety zone was shelled on January 24 and 25, killing at least 9 civilians and wounding more than 20."
"I am extremely disappointed. But they have that right. And this historic, historic nomination is held over."
"We need an Attorney General, as Robert Jackson said 68 years ago, 'who serves the law and not factional purposes, and who approaches his task with humility.'"
"I have been encouraged by the initial reaction of many Republicans, including some serving on this Committee, when Mr. Holder's name was reported as the likely nominee."
"January 15, 2009 Opening statement"
"At the same time, the Guard and Reserve support for homeland duties was at an all time high."
"I am pleased to be with you this morning to express my strong support for Daniel Ginsberg who has been nominated by President Obama to be Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve ..."