It is astonishing that you would do that at a time when we are concerned about violent crime.

They are the ones who have carried this banner, they are the ones who have passed this legislation.

What we should not be doing at this time is to call for the defunding of the FBI and ATF.

I have strongly, as a Democrat, supported more resources for law enforcement. I will continue to do that.

Why? Because over the last few years, legislation implemented by Democrats throughout this country has made this country less safe.

It is the rhetoric that is being spewed by Democrats here on Capitol Hill, by anti-cop people throughout this country.

It really takes an impact on morale.

I appreciate all the comments made by the witnesses, and, obviously, this is a challenging, challenging issue.

I think I am excited about the three bills that we are taking up today.

I am pleased that we are joined today by Robert Newlen, CRS' interim director.

Perhaps the worst slogan I have heard in politics is, 'defund the police.' The SEC is the police department of our $100-trillion capital markets.

Let none of us in this room ever trust someone who claims to be pro-market when all they are really doing is trying to protect the power of the powerful.

I think the ratings on C-SPAN 3 will go through the roof to the moon.

the single-loneliest position in Washington, D.C., is to be an advocate for competitive markets.

This hearing is specifically about examining the need for reform--under either a Republican or a Democrat SEC Chair.

I also have cosponsored the Simplifying Grants Act, which would require Government agencies to simplify the difficult process.

Are you seeing similar outcomes in Florida?

I have my own questions about the electoral college.