Do you believe they are manufactured in that region or are they being imported from somewhere else?

Are we doing enough at Treasury, the United States, our intelligence agencies, to determine who the middlemen are that are purchasing oil at $30 a barrel?

What makes ISIS unique is their ability to self-finance their terror interests.

The only way we can dispel the fear and hysteria surrounding Ebola is with clear, honest answers teamed with swift, effective action.

I think this Congress has to revisit our priorities on making certain that we have the public health infrastructure to be prepared to protect the American people.

I understand, but as long as we don't restrict travel and we are not quarantining people and we are not limiting their travel, we still have a risk...

There is no greater responsibility for the U.S. Government than to protect and defend the safety of the American people.

Job One is to put it out completely. We will not stop until we do.

Job one is to put it out completely, and we will not stop until we do.

opening statement

I appreciate Dr. Daniel Varga's statement of honesty that we made mistakes.

We must be clear-eyed and singular in purpose to protect public health.

If resources or authorization is needed to stop Ebola in its tracks, tell us in Congress.

Medicaid expansion might help as well.

So it would be important for us to make an assessment of whether equipment is in places where this may happen.

Again, Mr. Chairman, let me thank you for this very important hearing, and let me thank my fellow Texans for setting a standard which the world can watch.

I particularly want to bring to your attention that one-third say their hospital has insufficient supplies of eye protection...

I do not want to, as I indicated, create hysteria. I want to be on alert.