That is not acceptable.

We need an unbiased, valid process educating policymakers about the science, not policymakers dictating that science.

But I don't know what you all are crying about. That is my frustration.

I'd like to focus on Pacific lay-down, like the President has been focusing on.

I am thrilled that you are convening this hearing, and this is my first appearance as a Ranking Member.

When you mentioned the KC-46, I instantly focus on Scott Air Force Base in Illinois.

I announce that the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Lautenberg), the Senator from Washington (Mrs. Murray), and the Senator from Florida (Mr. Nelson) are necessarily absent.

I will not tolerate this kind of behavior in any agency, but especially in the IRS.

This time would be different and that he would begin a lasting conversation--one that would be crucial to our shared future.

The good news is, it's fixable, and it's in everyone's best interest to work together to fix it.

We should do it every day.

We can never repay our debt to these officers and their families, but we must do what we can, with all that we have, to live our lives in a way that pays tribute to their memory.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plays a critical role in protecting Americans' investments for retirement, higher education, and other personal savings.

That's what the American people deserve.

The IRS has to operate with absolute integrity.

I'll do everything in my power to make sure nothing like this happens again.

The misconduct that it uncovered is inexcusable.

None of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself.