"The failure of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has cost U.S. taxpayers over $150 billion."
"Opening statements, comments, or prepared statements of: Senator Wicker."
"As we examine the housing finance, the question before us is this: What is the role of the private market and what, if any, is the role of Government?"
"I am convinced our Nation will not recover entirely from its economic struggles until the housing sector recovers."
"I believe we must significantly reduce the role of Government in housing."
"the Iraqis would prefer the presence of U.S. combat troops to the presence of poorly-regulated contractors roaming the country."
"Make no mistake--I do not oppose the use of technology to secure our America's borders."
"Senator Wicker. General Petraeus, I am familiar with the Nationwide police candidate screening program..."
"I believe Iraq 2011 is definitely a test-case for Afghanistan 2014."
"the Iraqi Government is extremely fragile. Iraqi leaders privately concede the need for an extended U.S. troop presence in Iraq"
"I wholeheartedly agreed with Secretary Napolitano's decision not to continue to deploy SBInet."
"Technology must be both proven and cost-effective if DHS is to avoid repeating past mistakes yet again."
"There are too many people sympathetic to radical Islam."
"I am writing to strongly urge you to reconsider holding the narrowly focused and reckless hearings planned by the Committee on Homeland Security."
"We must be vigilant that our words and our actions do not inflame."
"I urge you, Mr. Chairman, to hold a hearing examining the homeland security threat posed by anti-Government and white supremacist groups."
"As we consider the possible domestic effects of our actions, we must also consider the possible effects abroad."
"I want to take a moment to thank Chairman King for agreeing to my request to invite Rep. Dingell and Sheriff Baca."
