"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 Affairs."
"The 95-member U.S. Senate National Guard Caucus, which I co-chair along with Senator Kit Bond of Missouri, played an integral role in that review and implementation of new policies."
"At a time of increasing inter-party rancor on the Hill, we forged a bipartisan, bicameral consensus on the need to better support the efforts of the Guard and, in turn, the Reserves."
"I can't think of a better person to fill this position."
"It has been a great privilege to assist you in your work as a tireless champion for Vermont and the men and women of the National Guard."
"I directly assisted the Senator in his role as a senior member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee."
"It has been a singular and unforgettable experience to be able to play a supporting role in your efforts to help strengthen this critical component of the Total Force."
"The budget priorities of the Bush administration have weakened some of our most important federal anti-crime programs."
"I urge the Senate to confirm Eric Holder as the next Attorney General of the United States. He will make us all proud."
"I think there is no better person than Eric Holder to restore integrity and honor to the entire Department of Justice."
"I think all of us, Republicans and Democrats, wish we were inheriting the economic situation that President Clinton left to his successor rather than the one that is being left to President Obama."