Russ Feingold

I wanted to give the new Administration a chance to revisit this policy, but I cannot just wait forever.

I continue to be very concerned by the threat that Iran poses, whether with regard to its nuclear ambition, its support for terrorism, or its general unwillingness to cooperate with the international community.

I am pleased that the Obama administration has tried to address the current impasse with a new approach--by calling for strong diplomatic engagements, and speaking directly to the people of Iran.

The current policy has caused a great deal of consternation not only among members of certain minority groups...

I do not have any doubt that if you search laptops indiscriminately, you are going to find some good stuff.

For years, I've been expressing my concern about the growing problem of lawlessness in and around Somalia.

And given the administration's stated commitment to combat piracy and the recent statements by national security leaders expressing concern that al-Qaeda is trying to gain new footholds in Somalia, don't we need a more serious and…

In our current efforts to combat piracy off Somalia's coast, in your view, what opportunities exist for the building of Somalia's transitional government and regional Puntland government?

To determine which measures can be most effective in combating piracy, it's helpful to look at other regions where there has been success.

As chair of the Subcommittee on Africa, Senator Feingold is going to hold a hearing shortly that explores these critical questions in the broader context of American policy toward that country.

I first introduced legislation to ban racial profiling in 2001, and President Bush actually promised in his first address to Congress to 'end racial profiling in America.'

I have a longstanding concern about Federal judges' accepting expense-paid judicial education trips from groups funded by wealthy contributors.

I am very concerned about this practice, as I know you understand, of taking these trips and being involved in these kinds of boards.

I believe that is exactly what they said, Senator, although they did say that merely reading the canons themselves did not provide an answer to the question.

Obviously, then, Judge, you agree that the committee was saying unequivocally that it was improper for Federal judges to serve on FREE's board.

Do you agree that this is still a problem in this country? And will you work with me on legislation to finally end it?

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Welcome to all the witnesses and congratulations on your nominations.

I think what the dean, of course, has demonstrated here is he clearly understands his role as legal counsel is very different from that as an academic and would be a true adherent to our Constitution and our laws.

I have been very disappointed that the Supreme Court moved away from what I thought was a trend to declare the death penalty inherently unconstitutional.

Dean Koh has dedicated his life to upholding the rule of law and strengthening American values.

I think this creates a process that could end-run the feeling on the part of a President that he needs to go through a process that would actually involve this kind of participation.

I'm not buying this al-Qaeda connection. I'm not buying the notion that Saddam Hussein is likely or ready to attack the United States.

I think that it is a constitutional analysis which has carried the day.

Harold is one of the most ethical and hard-working individuals I have ever met.

I believe it is an individual right.