the announcement last month of a timeline, the redeployment of our troops is a long overdue step in the right direction

We could debate in that example whether or not there was a suspicion of wrongdoing, but I do not want to spend all my time on that.

I believe increasing our debt limit was the last thing we should do.

That organization is called ACORN, and its actions cry out for investigation by this Committee.

The legitimacy of our elected leaders depends upon the legitimacy of our election process.

DHS said it had done an "exhaustive" search of its databases and could find no information relating to the MSP surveillance operations.

I do want to thank Senators Durbin and Feinstein for calling this hearing to discuss this urgent national security matter.

I am hearing more and more about the prevalence of Mexican-produced drugs in my State.

Transit agencies, school boards, and principals have commented on how this change is a break with over 30 years of policy.

I do appreciate that, Mr. Secretary.

Last year, the Federal Transit Administration proposed changing the rules regarding public transportation to and from the schools.

I do think that it is important for us to develop other means of dealing with this other than sanctioning them, because I understand there is a great deal of misery among the Iranian people.

It is very important, I think, to disaggregate sanctions against a regime that continues to enrich uranium without the sanction of the international energy commission.

Let us get on with the process of having government for the people and by the people.

I think all the major issues raised with regard to the proposed constitutional amendment have been aired with great care.

I want to thank my colleagues who have participated for their insights as well, and I look forward to working with all of you as we move this amendment through the legislative process.

The record of this hearing will be a significant aid to Members of Congress, and hopefully State legislatures who will have to decide, of course, how to vote on the amendment if we are able to get it to them.

I strongly oppose that. I think the notion that people have a right to vote for their House Members or their Senators applies with equal force.