"I have seen a focus on this Administration that has placed most of its emphasis in this area on some failed policies."
"I hope the Administration will take that into account in its energy policy."
"There is a real problem here, and I do not think you are going to win the perception war on this."
"We should not be in this business at all."
"Donald Payne, and all of his work in Africa, and I don't know anyone that knew the continent or the people more than Donald Payne."
"He was an international leader."
"He loved the Lord, but more than that, he was what we want our public servants to be: someone that actually believes in serving the public."
"Beyond a doubt, our Nation will mourn the loss of such a dedicated Member of Congress, who lived his life as a true symbol of an ideal public servant."
"He was a leader on all issues relating to the continent of Africa."
"Congressman Payne always spoke out on behalf of people who struggled in many of the most difficult nations around the world."
"As the first African American to serve in the House of Representatives from the State of New Jersey, I am certain that he will serve as an inspiration for others to follow in his footsteps."
"the timber industry in Region IV, the Intermountain Region, that includes my State of Utah, is really struggling."