"Thank you especially Mr. Kohr for your testimony and for your hard work assuring that the strong and steadfast relationship between the U.S. and Israel is maintained."
"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 hope the tradition of bipartisanship on this issue can continue, despite the actions taken by the Majority today."
"I believe that with a bipartisan, bicameral process we can quickly give stakeholders the certainty they need and move a long-term reauthorization of CFATS to the President's desk."
"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."
"Well, it is a juggernaut. The Chinese are launching--have launched a juggernaut."
"This is something important, I think, for us and him--more important to him--for us to bear down and approve those nine pieces of this reorganization."
"I firmly believe that strong investments in diplomatic and development programs are a central component of our national security."
"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."
"Given what the world looks like right now, this approach seems detached from reality."
"I understand the top U.S. objective there is the enduring defeat of ISIS."
"The integrity of our elections is foundational to our democracy."