In some ways, the United States of America is a monarchy in disguise.

But then if you think sanctions work, they are stronger having been voted on by Congress.

I do not think it will be, but I would suggest trying to come to a conclusion on the internet kill switch.

I would argue that we have only tried it one way. We have got the stick and almost the majority of people who work for you--everybody wants to use a stick.

I was one of the 12 Republicans who voted to rein in that power and that it was not an appropriate use. It was abuse of power.

There is a school of philosophy or school of diplomacy that believes that public scolding, particularly in another country, can have the opposite effects.

I would argue that we have only tried it one way. We have got the stick and almost the majority of people who work for you--everybody wants to use a stick.

Is anyone entitled to receive Federal funds?

Does the NIH FOIA Office teach employees how to avoid transparency?

Does NIH agree with this decision?

We have some serious concerns. We have fought in this Select Subcommittee, the Oversight Committee on obtaining information.

We want to hold people accountable for wrongdoing.

I believe we have worked constructively on a bipartisan basis.

Jack Smith is acting like a partisan hack.

I think it is kind of a fallacy that we--Congress can create this special office and that it will be free of any political bias.

I think that is a false equivalency that we should not assume.

The commitment demonstrated by American military and Foreign Service members who volunteer to serve our country is often accompanied by challenges for their own spouses maintaining gainful employment.

Congress must ensure that every taxpayer dollar is spent efficiently.