Matt Salmon

More than anything, I wanted this hearing to symbolize something far greater, and that is that Arizona, in particular, is extremely interested in improving our relationship with Mexico.

One of my big frustrations is that a lot of times in government we are penny wise and a pound foolish, and we ought to be putting more and more resources into those areas that are profit centers, and this definitely is a profit center.

Congress must also take action and pay attention to immigration in a fashion that ensures border security, and that adjusts our visa system to meet the demands of the U.S. labor market rather than continuing to rely on an antiquated and…

It is important, also, that we make sure that our taxpayers are actually getting what they expected.

I strongly urge the Government of Haiti to move forward with those elections as soon as possible.

It's hard not to be cynical when we seen the can kicked down the road so many times, but I think the voters sent us here to do the level best we can to fight for the things they sent us here to fight for.

I think all the way around, the American public has really lost through this whole process, but honestly, I think any time people stand up for what they believe, I think that's a good thing.

I thank the gentleman from Oklahoma. Yes, it has been something that we have been dealing with in a very up close and personal way. As a matter of fact, about a month and a half ago, I had the good fortune to meet with Arizona's adjunct…

I appreciate that. When we talk about the rule of law, the rule of law means that it applies equally to everyone. Of course, today, we have talked a lot about how within ObamaCare the rule of law does not apply equally to everyone. Some…

I thank the gentleman from Florida. Yes, I was right in the middle of all those debates. As a matter of fact, before I came to Congress, the Arizona Legislature, which I was part of, actually passed a bill called Workfare, which was very…

Thank you very much. First of all, I want to say what an honor it is to be sharing the dais with two such distinguished gentlemen who have given up their careers and sacrificed countless hours with their families to come to this body and…

Although the rubble has been largely cleared away, I believe the Haitian people have a right to be frustrated with the lack of progress on reconstruction and for a perceived lack of coordination on the part of the international donor…

Honestly, I think these lame-duck sessions are really a travesty and I don't think they actually help the process.

It's with great emotion that I rise today. First of all, we're right in the midst of a government shutdown, and this is a terrible time. Second of all, this is my greatest hero's birthday; it was my father's birthday, October 1. My dad…

When has the president negotiated with us? Never. And so if he's not going to negotiate now, when will he?

You've already heard that this is a very bipartisan measure that is supported by people on both sides of the aisle. In fact, I would like to point out a little story that I think is kind of interesting. I think Mr. Gosar might be a little…

Why are we looking at a near go-it-alone military mission?

the ALBA-aligned governments that have welcomed increased Iranian diplomatic presence... have been undermining democratic institutions in their respective countries.

I want to express my undying support for that wonderful democracy, and I am proud to be a cosponsor of this legislation.

I learned that the people of Taiwan are a freedom-loving people, hard-working people that feel very, very strongly about their relationship with the United States.

Unfortunately, the State Department delivered a dismissive report that lacked the depth and seriousness this very important national security issue warrants.

I might point out that in the recent letter from the Teamsters where they said that the 40-hour work week as we know it will be dead and gone--there are a lot of folks out there--I don't know that you would call it the sky is falling, but…

This is a potential whitewashing of this heinous crime.

What I said was that the language that we've agreed to here is the language that I believe embodies the spirit of the agreement between us and Mexico. I believe it's exactly what the President has been asking for. Mr. DeFAZIO. Okay. With…

I appreciate this opportunity to address Congress today. I'm very pleased, as the chairman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere for the Foreign Affairs Committee, that we held a hearing on this issue. Afterwards, we decided--after…