The likelihood of a terrorist organization being able to access nuclear materials in the hands of the Iranian ayatollahs would be greater, not less.

I do.

Would you agree with me that if America ever needed a smart intelligence network, it is now?

I am very convinced that they are going down the road of developing a nuclear weapon.

Would be the best way to negotiate with the Taliban saying you are never going to take this country back over militarily. You need to get involved in the political system.

Do you think they are trying to develop a nuclear weapon? Do you think that is their goal?

The bottom line is if we have an American military presence post 2014 at the request of the Afghan Government and people that would allow a CT capability, American air power, that would always give the edge to the Afghan security forces…

Would you say it would result in destroying the ability of the Intelligence Community to adequately defend this country?

I think it was mentioned that the intelligence budget is wrapped up in the DOD budget.

In many ways, America would go blind in terms of intelligence gathering.

From an energy standpoint the concept of North American energy independence isn't this a plan that gives us the opportunity to truly get to all of the above?

You're saying you're willing to build all kinds of pipelines, but you're unwilling to build a pipeline that will bring 830,000 barrels a day into this country from our closest friend and trading partner, Canada.

I see I am over my time, Mr. Chairman. I will defer for a second round if that's the wishes of the Chair.

Why aren't we advancing projects like the Keystone XL pipeline to provide more supply and help bring gasoline prices down?

We will put more than 100,000 barrels a day in that pipeline.

That's not the case. I just explained to you the pipeline that would help us bring the oil from my State down to the refineries.

it will reduce prices and it will be used here, not exported

the Keystone XL pipeline will lower gas prices, not may will lower gas prices