"I truly believe that the concerns of small businesspersons as the regulatory scheme is structured should be responded to and it should be monitored."
"The streamlining of jurisdiction oversight of homeland security is imperative for a consistent and efficient and effective securing of the homeland."
"I am going to redefine us as the greatest country in the world."
"What would we be--right now we are fighting the West Nile epidemic. We just fought E.coli. Where would we be without a strong regulatory structure of oversight to enhance the quality of life of Americ..."
"I do not agree with the premise of this hearing that the regulatory scheme hinders, if you will, the economic opportunities of Americans."
"I consider them the economic engine of this country, and the potential job creators going into the 21st century."
"I introduced earlier this Congress H.R. 2791, the Health and Human Services Hiree Clarification Act, which codifies this committee's clear intent that Title 42 is only to be used by officials at HHS--..."
"Clearly, the Secretary needs some flexibility to attract and retain the best and brightest in science and medicine, but these authorities should be limited and transparent."
"It would be wrong for us to disengage with Pakistan."
"We should not be penalizing the Pakistani people."
"I just can't imagine no matter what party affiliation they have."
"I could not start this hearing without expressing my public expression of sympathy for the loss of Ambassador Stevens and three other Americans in Libya."
"Well, you know that this was a decision made under the authority of Homeland Security and prosecutorial authority which has nothing to do with the presidential authority per se."
"This hearing on the 'Obama Administration's Abuse of Power' should be called the 'Republican Congress' Abuse of Power.'"
"It is terrible precedent to hold a hearing on stale issues for the sole purpose of racking muck over any president prior to an election."
"I think the premises for the government's continuity to give the President that opportunity in order for there to be--the work of the government to continue."
"I believe that America has been made secure because we have had a process in place."
"We want to do it, as you have indicated, not matter what our salary range is."
