"These humanitarian disasters demand active and engaged U.S. diplomacy and assistance."
"National security needs are not bounded by any constraints, budgetary or otherwise."
"I look forward to continuing to work with you on conservation issues and trying to fight poaching."
"I just want to associate myself with remarks made by Senators of both parties about the level of my concern about Syria as well as Iran."
"I was very pleased with proposals to streamline aid and to find efficiencies first in food aid on PL 480."
"I am pleased with your advocacy for an ongoing effort by the Obama administration to invest in the three pillars of diplomacy, development, and defense."
"I was pleased with your opening comments about both Kenya and Mali and the recognition we have to have a balanced approach in Mali."
"I also hear from constituents who are being hurt by the ACA two or three times a week."
"I would be remiss, though, if I didn't mention the need to fully implement mental health parity."
"I am also pleased to see a strong investment in biomedical and behavioral research at the NIH."
"I hope I have your commitment to closely monitor and evaluate these dual demonstrations to assure protection of our vulnerable seniors and people with disabilities."
"My constituents are looking for full-time jobs but the ACA is making those jobs harder to come by."
"the President promised that the ACA would help to make health insurance cheaper for the American people, but unfortunately, exactly the opposite is happening."
"I appreciate the Administration's continuing commitment to public health."
"Our goal was always 100 percent."
"What kind of resources could we quickly galvanize for them working with the State of Texas?"
"I want to thank you for I think retracting the furlough, but I do think it is important in the comprehensive immigration reform to not underestimate the need for more patrol agents."
"We want to be a partner. This is a road map."
