I am proud to once again join with Senator Cornyn to introduce the FOIA Improvement Act, a bipartisan bill that will make our Federal government more accountable to all Americans by strengthening the Freedom of Information Act, FOIA…

I talked yesterday about as a young law student being recruited by the then-Attorney General of the United States to come to work for him, and I had asked him whether he would stand up to the President of the United States if need be.

I am proud today to introduce the Leahy- Collins Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act. It is deplorable that in the wealthiest country in the world, 1.6 million teenagers live on the streets because they have no home…

I commend him for that. I appreciate the tone of this hearing.

Ms. Lynch is an independent lawyer of strong character, balanced demeanor, and obvious abilities.

I would have to prosecute because that is my job.

I wholeheartedly support her nomination and confirmation.

I have also been deeply moved by the tragic events in Ferguson and New York.

How about restoring respect for the co-equal branches of Government?

How about restoring faith in the bedrock principles like respect for the rule of law and the fair and evenhanded application of those laws?

It was a Republican vote. It was a partisan vote, as you know.

It does not always work this way.

You cannot just remove 10 or 12 million people.

It is critical that the Attorney General is someone who understands the law and the Constitution.

Well, let me go into one that takes resources--we have had some people say to actually go get terrorists and lock them up in Guantanamo, even though we know what that has cost the American people, both in respect abroad and in dollars.

I am confident that if we stay focused on Ms. Lynch's impeccable qualifications and fierce independence, she is going to be confirmed quickly by the Senate.

I said it is not the Secretary of Justice, it is the Attorney General of the United States--not for the Republicans, not for the Democrats, but the United States.

I have the privilege of being a lifelong Vermonter, as were my parents and my brother and sister. All Vermonters realize that in a small State like ours, it takes the dedication and hard work of very special and talented people to make our…

I am interested in returning that office to its rightful place as the impartial 'crown jewel' of the Justice Department.

How about taking care that the law is faithfully executed and not rewriting it?

How about the Department of Justice honoring, once again, its longstanding duty to vigorously defend our Nation's laws--even when political appointees disagree with the policy?

I happen to feel he should not have been prosecuted.

Thank you. I would, if there is no objection, reserve the 4 minutes and 46 seconds left in my round of questions.

she is smart, she is tough, she is hard-working and independent.

I have tried to support the work of law enforcement to keep our communities safe.