I didn't vote for sequestration. I think across-the-board cuts are irresponsible.

I share the view, I suppose, of the administration that sequestration is not a manner by which we should find savings.

I'm really interested in seeing what kind of analysis, study, exam, review that the FAA did to demonstrate the safety of your decision.

I want to thank Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Ruppersberger for all of their hard work over many months, now years, in bringing this to where we are today, and I want to thank all of the committee staff who worked so hard to bring it…

There's talk about warrantless searches all across America. The legislation does no such thing. It's a short bill. It's 26 pages. I would urge everyone to go read it for themselves. It fairly clearly limits what government may do, what…

They have done a phenomenal job of taking care of our team in Kansas and building a great airplane.

Nothing manmade or Government-made will stand in their way.

I suggest with some temerity that every American should have the opportunity and freedom to climb the ladder of success to achieve the American Dream; their American Dream.

Today I would like to honor Saige Halseth, a fifth-grade student at Shawnee Heights Elementary School in Topeka, Kansas, who has brought together her community by helping her classmate, Alex White. Alex suffers from a progressive…

I'm concerned that the fiscal year 2014 budget signals a weakening of the Federal commitment to formula grant programs that are the primary source of Federal education.

I appreciate your interest in spending time in rural schools.

It is important that Federal funding to improve the delivery of those preschool programs is coordinated and directed toward improving the quality of the programs for children who are most in need.

We all have a belief that quality education is hugely important for Americans.

We need to make certain that early-childhood programs are available across the country.

We have a mandate upon our schools to provide special education, IDEA.

We would continue to promote the aspect of the rural nature and work with the Department to try to solve that problem.

I look forward to working with you, Chairman Menendez.

Thank you for your service.