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Peter DeFazio
@peterdefazio· Democratic · OR· Feb 2, 2015

We need a new standard for railcars, so we can move ahead with production.

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David Reichert
@davidreichert· Republican · WA· Feb 2, 2015

I think you agreed with the Chairman when you said, yes, we could do more and we will work with you.

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David Reichert
@davidreichert· Republican · WA· Feb 2, 2015

You said you agreed with the policy. Can you give me an example of how these small-business measures and legislation could be expanded?

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David Reichert
@davidreichert· Republican · WA· Feb 2, 2015

I applaud the President's budget for its focus on supporting working families through the expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit.

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Kathleen Rice
@kathleenrice· Democratic · NY· Feb 2, 2015

Recent incidents, most notably the gun-smuggling operation involving a Delta employee, have highlighted the urgent need for us to look closely at access controls in our Nation's airports.

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Kathleen Rice
@kathleenrice· Democratic · NY· Feb 2, 2015

If we are going to get to the bottom of how we can keep American travelers safe at the 450 airports we have in this country, we have to be able to have an open and frank discussion.

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Kathleen Rice
@kathleenrice· Democratic · NY· Feb 2, 2015

I don't think there is any question that we need to do more robust criminal background checks.

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Kathleen Rice
@kathleenrice· Democratic · NY· Feb 2, 2015

Thank you again for this opportunity to testify concerning access control measures at our Nation's airports.

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Kathleen Rice
@kathleenrice· Democratic · NY· Feb 2, 2015

It is going to take a collaborative, comprehensive effort to ensure that on the front end SIDA badges are distributed only to individuals who have been thoroughly vetted.

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David Reichert
@davidreichert· Republican · WA· Feb 2, 2015

Can I get you to reaffirm that you will work with us to...

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David Reichert
@davidreichert· Republican · WA· Feb 2, 2015

Hard-working Americans deserve a Tax Code that works for them, not them working for the Tax Code.

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Bill Posey
@billposey· Republican · FL· Feb 2, 2015

I think the first thing if you wanted Congress to be respectful of your agency is give the government back the money you cheated them out of.

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Eleanor Holmes Norton
@eleanorholmesnorton· Democratic · DC· Feb 2, 2015

I am particularly interested in law enforcement material... and I think this committee should not simply be exposing problems, but getting to remedies for these problems.

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Kathy Castor
@kathycastor· Democratic · FL· Feb 2, 2015

Vaccinate your children against measles. There is no reason not to, and there is every reason that they could be a threat to themselves and other children if they don't get that vaccine.

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Kathy Castor
@kathycastor· Democratic · FL· Feb 2, 2015

Even a vaccine with 23 percent effectiveness will still prevent millions of people from getting sick.

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Kathy Castor
@kathycastor· Democratic · FL· Feb 2, 2015

I am hearing so much about this from my constituents, and they want to know some answers.

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Eleanor Holmes Norton
@eleanorholmesnorton· Democratic · DC· Feb 2, 2015

Should we continue to wait and should we be content with an Office of Legal Counsel, or would it not be preferable for this Congress to clarify this issue once and for all?

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