You keep speaking about unexpected volumes, Ms. Campbell. And that really sticks in my craw.

These are the people that shut the entire Federal Government down, caused pain across the country, and extracted some $24 billion out of America's economy.

The beta testing and the inside testing I think is clearly the main contractor's job.

I really don't blame my Republican colleagues for trying to change the subject from the costly and reckless government shutdown.

We always have to balance on the one hand transparency and investor protection, which brings capital into our markets, with minimizing the costs of those companies trying to raise money.

Without objection, I would like to enter into the record a letter from NAFCU, the National Association of Federal Credit Unions, dealing with the role that they can play in financing small businesses if we were to make a few changes in the…

these first steps do not require additional Federal funding.

I will soon introduce the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, along with Congresswoman Maloney from New York.

It is clear we need a comprehensive approach to prevent the victimization of our children.

To address the gaps, I have introduced H.R. 1732, the Strengthening Child Welfare Response to Trafficking Act.

We must remember that child sex predators, when they commit these crimes against our youth, are trying to steal the soul of the victim when they commit sexual assault.

Unfortunately, the child welfare system as a whole has not truly recognized trafficking as a crisis within the foster care population.

the fact is that if it is a third party who is the perpetrator of abuse, then it doesn't fall within most State statutes.

I am very appreciative of your ongoing commitment to improving outcomes for foster youth and families.

I look forward to continuing working with my colleagues.

we cannot continue to fail our Nation's children.

I thank Chairman Walden for holding this important hearing and working with us to assemble a balanced panel.

We are for robust competition, for merit over might.