But, as Americans, we can't be afraid to speak out.

I think we as America need to set aside political correctness and really be able to discuss the real threats, existential threats to our way of life.

the State Department had warnings at least 48 hours in advance of the 9/11 attacks that happened this week, yet they did not go in lockdown in certain embassies where the threats were.

I think when we have hearings within this committee addressing Fort Hood or addressing the radicalization of Muslim youth, it is not an address of Islam, it is more of an address of an ideology that is really encouraging folks that…

I am amazed at the level of arrogance that we witness from this Administration and the levels of obstruction we have witnessed.

I will be brief. There is not a whole lot to be added to the eloquent statements of my two friends other than to be here and to let the family of Chris Stevens know that we saw in their loved one what you saw--a wonderful man who did great…

I hope you won't punish--number one, most of all, I hope you won't try and do something to Mrs. McBride's wonderful company.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I understand Mr. Crawford does not wish to make an opening statement.

there needs to be a quicker, easier, simpler way for a company to tell their side.

our number one concern for this committee has always been safety.

This was tens of thousands of families that were dramatically affected in their livelihoods, their ability to produce an income.

I think that would be very helpful to the subcommittee.

Mr. Speaker, both at home and abroad, the brave men and women serving in our Armed Forces dedicate their lives to protecting this great Nation. Access to absentee voter registration within our military's ranks has been increasingly…

I am just confident that good people being involved, something can be done.

These are the very individuals who, through their military service, protect our right to vote.

Congress has worked hard over the last several years to ensure that the men and women assigned overseas on behalf of our country do not lose their ability to vote.

Voting is a fundamental and essential part of the democratic process.

It is both our right and our duty as citizens of a democracy to set the direction of the Nation.