Mike Rogers actually said...

"Before I begin, I would like to express my extreme disappointment that the Majority staff denied the Minority's request for a witness at today's hearing."

"I understand the top U.S. objective there is the enduring defeat of ISIS."

"I hope the Chairman will join me in providing stability and certainty regarding chemical security--and avoid taking actions, which would undermine enactment of a bipartisan, long-term reauthorization."

"If we were to accept cuts of the magnitude proposed, it would make our nation less safe, and make it harder to achieve the effectiveness we all seek."