"A threshold question lawmakers should ask is whether reporters will obey the law if it is enacted."
"I hope that I have your assurance that, if you are confirmed, you will assist me with oversight activities."
"Whistleblowers who raise concerns with management or who bring concerns to Congress and cooperate with congressional oversight efforts should be protected, not retaliated against."
"Will you make enforcement of this a priority, including enforcement in Indian country?"
"We need the Justice Department to be at its best."
"Senator Joe Biden of Delaware, who is leaving to become Vice President."
"The responsibilities of the Attorney General of the United States are too important to have this appointment delayed by partisan bickering."
"Isn't it amazing, what a busy day this is in the Senate?"
"Behind me sits Eric Holder, and the President-elect has exercised his judgment that this is the individual whom he deems best qualified--from the hundreds of thousands of lawyers serving in the United..."
"the newly reelected and senior Senator from South Carolina, Senator Graham."
"I will work with Senator Kyl and Senators on both sides of the aisle on that, but especially on these immigration matters."