there is only one entity responsible for the imprisonment of Alan Gross, and that is the Cuban regime.

I think moving in that direction would be exactly what Russia does not want to see happen.

If we can bring communities of democracies closer together and enhance their security, we are all better off, including Russia.

That is not doing a service to the people of this country, because we should be working together to give you the budget support that you need.

I think the framework of the Affordable Care Act is proven to millions of Americans.

The Holocaust survivor assistance that is in this budget for the first time will provide direct help to Holocaust survivors.

Russia does not want to see NATO expanded on their borders.

I think your points are very well taken.

I want to thank all of you for being here. The three nominees, you are great. I am going to do everything I can in my power to get you confirmed.

Madam Chairman, thank you for holding today's hearing to fill three critical positions within our Federal Government.

If Congress lacks the will to act on the greatest threat to our environment, than I believe EPA must act to regulate carbon pollution.

But Syria's aggression against its own people--there is no question in my mind it has to be held accountable, and we have said that we will.

I have been very vocal in the human rights violations that have occurred in Syria.

The only way that we can try to reduce this type of action in the future is to make it clear those that are responsible are, in fact, held accountable by the international community.

I would just point out that the acknowledgement of a Palestinian state is up front. It seems to me that the U.S. position is a clear--as part of the outcome, the international recognition of a Jewish state. That is not a negotiable point.

It is not only the tribes that benefit, it is the surrounding communities that benefit and it is also the states that benefits.

They find a way to get it done. And sometimes we make adjustments.

The can-do attitude. Can-do.