"Combating the terrorist threat depends on accurate intelligence and an unbiased assessment."
"As the representative of the 37th district, I understand the need for law enforcement to constantly modify and assess anti-terror strategies."
"We must not become distracted from our basic mission to keep this Nation safe and maintain the security of the people."
"I want to encourage my colleagues to remember that our words travel far beyond these four walls."
"We can secure an airplane. We can secure the border. We can secure a Federal building."
"Let us take care that nothing we do or say here today works to undermine those efforts."
"As we approach the 10th anniversary of September 11, we are constantly reminded that terrorists continue to plot to kill Americans at home and abroad."
"In our zeal to combat terrorism and protect our country, we must be careful not to wrongly accuse our people because of how they look, where they live, or their cultural background."
"Based on that, the information you have is that a substantial majority of the Iraqi people would like the United States to continue with a security presence there absent the military; is that correct?"
"With regard to the situation that we intend to have after January 1, 2012, is there majority support for that?"
"I thought the criteria should be what's best for the U.S. Air Force, what's best for the fighting men and women who are going to depend on this, and what's best for national security."
"By kicking the can down the road now to 2011 there is a real risk, Mr. Chairman, that the acquisition for major projects such as this, will always be called into question."
"If we're going to be serious about this, and if there are ways that we can provide flexibility, keep people employed in the private sector, and quit talking about products that have never been unsafe ..."
"The Debt Commission report yesterday that should trouble every American and every policymaker."
"There is a hue and cry from the public for us to do something about that."
"How soon could you provide that list, Ms. Tenenbaum?"
"I do look forward to revisiting this issue during the next Congress, should you and I be allowed to continue in this capacity."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you for that concluding statement, which I think is very valuable and helpful."
