"It was obviously a terrorist attack by any generally-held definition of terrorism, which is the use of violence to achieve a political end or convey a political message."
"I believe the goal is to have the bilateral security agreement signed not later than November 2013."
"I will provide a copy of my e-mails pertaining to my work on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee to the National Archives."
"Thanks, Mr. Chairman."
"The enemy we face is violent Islamist extremism, not just al-Qaeda."
"I hope and believe that this Congress and this administration will not let that happen this time."
"We want rookie police officers who are alert enough to pick out things like that..."
"You have got to know your enemy and call it what it is, particularly now."
"In the aftermath of Boston, one of things he was concerned about were Attorneys General's guidelines."
"If we don't do that, we are going to lose a lot of these hints."
"I think that being honest about what we face will make that citizenry more willing to come forward..."