I wanted to formally welcome the judge to a process that will play out here over the next several days and next several weeks as we work up to an up-or-down vote for this outstanding nominee, ... Over a period of the next several weeks, we will gather the papers for, have hearings and then move toward that up-or-down vote on the floor of the Senate. |
I was disappointed at the fact that we were unable to have her nomination approved last week, ... She'll do a superb job, and I can't think of anybody better qualified. |
I would say that the risk of a smallpox attack is very real. I would say that that risk is increasing compared to say five or 10 years ago, and I would say as a nation that we do remain highly vulnerable if smallpox is used as an instrument of war. |
I wouldn't put too much emphasis on polls, polls are just snapshots. |
I'm not going to get into finger pointing now. I did call for oversight hearings — I wouldn't have done that if I weren't concerned. We've got to do better. |
I'm trying to move to a qualified nominee, Priscilla Owen. |
I've got to make sure we have a package we can get the votes for, ... We're not there yet. |
I've made it clear what the principle is, a fair up-or-down vote, ... And we will have whatever debate is required to really exhaust the discussion on these candidates. |
If accurate, such an egregious disclosure could have long-term and far-reaching damaging and dangerous consequences, and will imperil our efforts to protect the American people and our homeland from terrorist attacks, |
if drug companies don’t clean up their act, I believe Congress will need to act in this arena. |
If it takes a fight on the floor of the United States Senate, people like Chuck Schumer and the Democrats are going to get that. The American people deserve fair up-or-down votes. . . . I hope it doesn't come to a filibuster. It should not; the American people deserve more. |
If the administration cannot delay the process, I plan on introducing legislation to ensure that the deal is placed on hold until this decision gets a more thorough review. |
If the Democrats look for a fight, we'll be there ready to fight, |
If the UN refuses to make meaningful changes to the council structure, the US should lead a group of like-minded democracies with a demonstrated commitment to the protection of human rights to create an effective and accountable human rights oversight body outside the UN system. |
If there are those who abuse the free enterprise system to advantage themselves and their businesses at the expense of all Americans, they ought to be exposed, and they ought to be ashamed. |