"The Deputy Secretary of DHS wields considerable power over the day-to-day operations of the Department."
"It took most of a year. We did several hearings, issued a report with recommendations for all levels of government."
"Did you put into the system additional reviews or safeguards or higher-level approvals to ensure the integrity of the procurement process?"
"I am concerned, however, that the technological infrastructure that is necessary to process those documents, including passport cards, efficiently will not be in place by June at all of the land ports..."
"So when you became aware of the extent of corruption and fraud, what actions did you take?"
"Alzheimer's is a devastating disease that takes a tremendous personal and economic toll on both the individual, the family, and our country."
"Thank you so much for holding this very important hearing that is of such tremendous interest, as you can see by this packed room."
"They talked to me about the need to have a patient-centered reimbursement system under healthcare rather than a procedure-centered system."
"In my own family, we are all too familiar with the pain and hardship associated with Alzheimer's."
"But, I'd like each of you to discuss how you're coordinating with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), for example, and the National Guard."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, let me first thank you, Senator Graham, and Senator Cornyn for your leadership on this extraordinarily troubling issue."
"I am concerned, however, about the problems that occur after the men and women come home from deployment or after they have been discharged."
"I wonder if that could be expanded to also be a screen for mental health problems."
"there is an appalling gap in our Nation's ability to respond to the use of a weapon of mass destruction on our soil."
"we need the Federal Government to step in and level the playing field and help out states like ours."
"I am pleased that President Obama is practicing truth in budgeting, particularly when it comes to the cost of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the increasing transparency in our budget process."
"If we are to build a budget that reflects our priorities, it is essential to put all of the true costs on the table to begin with."
"By developing new sources of clean energy we will create sustainable jobs, lessen our dependence on foreign oil and begin to meet the greatest environmental challenge our planet has ever faced."
