I have been a strong supporter of an open and free Internet, and especially free from governments that have an interest in taxing, restricting, censoring the Internet.

Before yielding back, I would like to emphasize the important work Transportation Security Officers do to protect our Nation against attack.

Undoubtedly, Federal funds and resources will be required to ensure all of the needed reforms are implemented.

It is my hope and expectation that other airports around the Nation will review the report and learn from it.

I would like to acknowledge Administrator Pistole for his service and leadership in the wake of the tragic shooting at Los Angeles International Airport on November 1, 2013.

This money is not just for this area of activity, but these projects?

We cannot in this day wait on the Federal and State government to be the solve all, end all.

In order to have a healthy and efficient network, all of those pieces need to remain strong.

Collectively, you bring a diverse set of perspectives, but a common goal of developing a first-class, comprehensive transportation network.

This is really important to get the local and State perspective on our transportation infrastructure.

We are not sending transportation money to local Catholic churches.

I'm not sure how effective pepper spray is going to be, Mr. Secretary, in the hands of one officer with 100 prisoners out of their cells.

Thank you, Attorney General Holder, for your service. And thank you, Madam Chair, for your leadership.

We need to change our policies, we need to provide additional resources.

I want to commend you and the President for your emphasis on it.

What is causing the delay in Department of Justice's review of the New Orleans Police Department's policies?

The Department is fully committed to enforcing our trade remedy laws so that American industries and workers have the opportunity to compete on a level playing field with their foreign competitors.

This committee has been pulling in its collective hair out, really, trying to get the White House and the Office of Management and Budget to put attention on the nuclear security enterprise.