"I consistently say that terrorism is surprise."
"I thank all the witnesses for what I think, from both panels, have been a very, very important presentation today at our hearing."
"I continue to believe, as I indicated in my opening statement, that terrorism is a franchise operation."
"the present budget that is being offered by the majority would cut TSA by $42 million; and I understand this type of cut would impact on your ability to expand your presence overseas."
"We have to work together to find a way to stop this top-heavy, top-down, centralized punitive activity that is going on at the Food and Drug Administration."
"There is an enormous amount of human suffering and the potential for curing disease that is essentially being left on the shelf in the pipeline going to other countries."
"I find that offensive to the Constitution of the United States."
"I find it ironic that this majority who for so long has been champions of State government, State and local control are supporting a bill that would impose a Federal one-size-fits-all solution."
"It will not lower premiums. It will not even stabilize them. Instead, this proposal will penalize innocent victims of medical neglect--negligence."
"According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, nearly 20 percent of the physicians who practice primary care say they will leave Pennsylvania in 5 years or less."
"The current medical liability system does not work for anyone especially patients who need access to quality healthcare."
"The clear implication is that more time to study the impact of this provision is definitely warranted."
"We urge quick action to enact this important piece of legislation."
"Such an important change did not receive the thoughtful and thorough consideration in Congress it deserved."
"These are not people who are bringing devices to the market that want to harm someone."
"Federal funding for infrastructure would be a real investment, and this would not be the time to cut that kind of investment?"
"According to the Department of Justice, 90 percent of the drugs smuggled into the United States entered through the land ports."
"I do want to thank the Chairwoman coming from Michigan and making sure that we know full well that there are two borders, Northern and Southern border."
