I wonder whether there ought to be a broader discussion about the possible creation of a humanitarian corridor.

Therefore, with respect to our humanitarian assistance in Syria can you outline some of the challenges that we're facing and how Congress might help the administration do even more to help address the humanitarian crisis?

I want to again thank USAID and State for the vital and underappreciated role that is played in providing humanitarian relief to the Syrian people.

Iran continues to be one of the most egregious human rights violators in the world, particularly as it relates to freedom of expression.

I think 'and' actually, the use of the word 'and' actually, makes it tougher.

My concern is that if the price of oil spikes, that you can use the value piece, satisfy the value piece, but ultimately not impact the volume as significantly.

Increasingly looking like Iran's Presidential election will be one man, one vote. That one man's name is Ayatollah Khamenei.

This legislation will close those existing loopholes and make it more and more difficult for Iran to avoid the economic pain of sanctions.

The disqualification of former President Rafsanjani...is further proof that the Ayatollah is willing to violate any and all international election standards that might threaten his hold on power.

And we have done nothing to fix sequestration, which represents a major reversal of progress.

Last week, the House voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act--the law that builds on bipartisan mental health parity efforts to extend mental health and substance use disorder benefits and parity protections for 62 million Americans.

But I do worry about our progress. After the tragic Newtown massacre, I was hopeful about efforts to improve the mental health care system and make sure that those suffering from serious mental illnesses received the diagnoses and treatment that they need.

I think we can agree that it is important to make sure there are clear reporting requirements and consistent measures in place so that we can track progress over time.

Protection and Advocacy organizations are designed by their respective States and are acting within the scope of congressionally mandated activities.

Absent their efforts, thousands of individuals would continue to experience abuse, neglect, and violation of their civil rights.

I know we have heard criticisms about efforts of these entities in specific cases, but I want to underscore two points.

I appreciate his bravery in joining us. His story--and those we've heard from other families--is a powerful reminder of why this Committee needs to act to improve mental health services and treatment.

However, we know and it has even been admitted that the idea of sequestration came from the White House.