"Now that today many of my Democrat colleagues are going to be calling for the abolition of ICE, and I don't understand that."
"The enduring problem for us, from our interest as a country, is the drug production, which has been forever the treasure trove of coca."
"There are a lot of important programs in this bill that together make up the soft power of U.S. national security."
"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."
"Given what the world looks like right now, this approach seems detached from reality."
"Well, it is a juggernaut. The Chinese are launching--have launched a juggernaut."
"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."
"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."
"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."