"The organizations that we have with us today have been building the infrastructure of democracy for a long time in some very hostile environments."
"I just wanted to ask you, what has been the engagement on this issue by the administration?"
"I think what Professor Hayek would also argue is that government intervention into regulation in order to achieve certain political ends could also create a problem."
"My concern is with the regulatory crusade undertaken by the CFTC, which is not one geared toward making our markets safer, but rather an effort to fit an ideological narrative."
"The Administration just went to great lengths to usurp regular order and recess-appoint the head of the CFPB."
"That is why I am backing the SAVE trade bill, the engagement with the Philippines on this trade initiative."
"I think that we need to work with the Philippines to provide them much more than just an old Coast Guard cutter."
"They are out of step."
"I think it is a very reasonable request."
"It is very important, of course, to our economic well-being and, also, to our national security."
"I happen to believe, just as you have indicated, Congressman Royce, that in many respects how these issues will be discussed, how they will be resolved in many respects is a 21st century case study on..."