All FBI employees will be protected against political retribution.

I haven’t heard that.

It is a big risk to our independence if we were to stray into areas where we shouldn’t that really aren’t part of our mandate.

I would agree that climate is the biggest risk.

I will use every tool at my disposal to stop these riders from becoming law, and I commit to reminding my fellow lawmakers across the aisle that D.C. residents deserve the same consideration as their own constituents at every opportunity.

I am outraged at the number and scope of anti-D.C. home rule riders in the bill released today.

In my long career representing D.C. residents in Congress, I have rarely seen a bill as unreasonable and patronizing to the more than 700,000 people who live in the nation’s capital as this one.

The conspiracy theories just aren't true, never have been. It's an honor to serve the President of the United States @realDonaldTrump — and I'll continue to do so for as long as he calls on me.

I won’t bow to political pressure when it comes to setting monetary policy.

The U.S. government was concerned Beijing was considering augmenting its support for Russia with 'everything from ammunition to the weapons themselves.'

When you significantly slow the growth of the labor force, you will slow the growth of the economy.

chose to play politics and withhold key information from the American people.

There are no new water features, there’s no beehives, and there’s no roof terrace gardens

I have no intent to be a lobbyist.

is and will remain a public trust.

If I’m privileged enough to be confirmed, I can pledge to you that I’ll be mindful, not only of the legal requirements that govern my conduct but also of the appearances to ensure that the public has no reason to question my impartiality.

I do think that’s right.

I’m very focused on just doing my job.