"In my opinion, we need to invest more in our capabilities in the Arctic, not less, in order to ensure that the Coast Guard, the State Department, and its Government partners can secure the homeland at..."
"I look forward to hearing from the State Department how it is ensuring appropriate leadership on Arctic issues despite the loss of that position."
"Chairman Correa, Ranking Member Lesko, Members of the subcommittee, this completes my prepared statement."
"I would say that we as a Nation do not appreciate the importance of this region to our country."
"Twenty, 30 years' worth of food will be a strategic weapon in the world."
"We need to take care that you do have the resources and the assets to do your job."
"If I was going to focus on one thing and a general subject, it is operational and maintenance funding."
"border security goes beyond our border."
"this is going to continue to be a challenge, migration, refugees from around the world."
"Justice?"
"We recognize our shortcomings."
"I was elected to Congress to work across the aisle with Democrats and Republicans to ensure that the voices of my constituents were heard loud and clear."