Russ Feingold

There is a lot of suspicion of the Government out there, and this is important legislation that the Department should get behind.

I believe you indicated to Senator Specter that you would take a close look at the legislation that he and Senator Kennedy introduced in the last Congress.

this amendment is based on my Community Revitalization Energy Conservation Act, S. 222, and I am very pleased to be joined by the Senator from Michigan in offering it. This amendment will address our energy and economic challenges while…

while the current economic downturn did not begin in rural America, the full brunt of the impact is certainly being felt by many of our farmers and small rural communities now. The dairy sector has been especially hard hit in Wisconsin and…

this amendment establishes a new 60- vote point of order against unauthorized earmarks on appropriations bills and requires recipients of Federal funds to disclose their lobbying expenses. Opponents argue this point of order does nothing…

I have confidence that Congressman Panetta understands this principle, as well as the notion that members of Congress, with full knowledge of the CIA's activities, are an essential part of the checks and balances required of our…

It is absolutely crucial that we make the best possible decision, that it take into account the viewpoints of all people who have relevant views.

This isn't so much about you, but about this ongoing debate that is so critical to all these issues.

Finally, several antitrust experts... have called for a task force on competition issues.

I really appreciate our meeting last week. You have a very big job ahead of you.

misplaced priorities have been influencing Antitrust Division decisions for some time.

When Attorney General Holder was here, I talked with him about the need to look very closely at what's happened at the Department over the last 8 years.

I don't think the question is whether it's fact-intensive.

If confirmed, will you work with me and other members of the committee right at the outset on setting those new priorities and budget allocations, in particular with regard to Africa?

The reputation of the OLC suffered greatly during the last administration.

I greatly look forward to working with you.

I was representing a client as a lawyer in private practice.

I think some of the mergers in the agriculture industry that were approved over the past 8 years have caused significant competitive harm, but that is just my opinion.

I do need to say on the record, though, that I am concerned about the exchange you had with Senator Specter.

Of course, as counsel for the United States my job will be different.

The policies already set forth by President Obama are thus only the beginning of a new era, one in which we will need a new kind of leadership.

I think you're to be commended for this.

As Deputy Attorney General would you let any personal views you have about the death penalty affect your willingness to enforce the law?

I have every reason to believe that he will usher in a new, collaborative relationship with the Congress that respects our constitutional obligation to conduct vigorous, independent oversight.

the outgoing administration has done serious damage to competition in many industries through a lack of enforcement and prosecutions for antitrust violations, lax merger review, and also generally favoring powerful interests relative to…