Sentence examples for before this committee from inspiring English sources

"When she came before this committee, it was a repeat performance".

As you probably remember, his last appearance before this committee was a shambles.

When I came before this committee, I was introduced by Senator Kit Bond, who urged my confirmation.

The war in Afghanistan, Bacevich said, reminded him of Vietnam and of how, in 1971, Kerry testified before this committee on behalf of Vietnam Veterans Against the War.

Mr. McCain said bluntly, "His performance before this committee was the worst that I have seen of any nominee for office".

Before this committee a prisoner was essentially asked one question:  "Are you still loyal to the MEK?"  Anyone who responded short of total repentance and submission faced execution.

Q: What preparations did you make before you came to this committee?

Court nominees have to clear this committee before they can get a Senate confirmation vote, so without action here, literally nothing can happen.

Fehr, a member of the Olympic committee's board of directors, de Varona and Schiller testified before the committee this month on the need to reform the organization.

As for the nominee's demeanor before the committee, this official said, "We thought it was important for him to be measured, judicious, friendly and reasonable," an approach that Ashcroft advisers hoped would provide a contrast with that of senators who sought to question him aggressively about his conservative record.

I would remind you once again of the incisive words of Luther Standing Bear: 'Thought comes before speech.' I pray that this Committee will, in a non-partisan way, rise to its highest potential of statesmanship by giving this issue its calm and insightful thought before speaking and casting a vote that will affect America's rendezvous with destiny".