The Mexican government did not have the resources to carry this out.

I think our country has something to offer in that respect, whether it be our intelligence or our special operations forces, if we could get around the politics.

I think one of the things that we should be looking at is how can we help Mexico with areas like microlending, and jobs creation?

I said, 'I am going to make that statement and tell them that a constituent from my 10th Congressional district made that recommendation and I agree.'

I think the State Department--and we have had briefings on this, but I think we need greater clarification as to how they can defend themselves down there.

It is one that I think can't be looked at in a narrow prism, and it is one that I think a lot of the testimony reflected that.

I believe we need all the tools in the toolbox, and designating them as foreign terrorist organizations would give us that.

We can't allow Mexico to become a failed state.

There is absolutely no reason why our agents, no matter who they are, where they are at, should not be properly equipped and properly protected.

Members may have additional questions that you can respond to in writing.

I really like the idea of this pilot project that you mentioned, Dr. Ainslie and Professor Bailey.

I would commend Representative Hensarling for his early and prescient attempts to wind down Fannie and Freddie.

It is my hope it will lead to a privatized system of housing finance under option one.

I may not be a scientist, but as a politician, I can tell when someone is trying to pull the wool over my eyes.

I stated that reasonable people have serious questions about our knowledge of the state of the science, the evidence, and what constitutes a proportional response.

Asking people whether or not they have received any money... is an attempt to basically steer away from the arguments.

I want to stand up for homeownership.

I think it would just be a terrific good for all of us.