I think that this bill is a vital, an important first step towards moving our country away from our current broken, outdated, and in many ways unequal and unjust system to one that will work, and work in a way that comports with American…

this is one of the most complicated areas of law I think one can practice

DHS has a complicated, difficult, broad-ranging mission, and though it is just one department, it is responsible for a vast array of important goals at the same time.

I look forward to continuing to work with you to advocate for robust funding for PEPFAR.

I am very concerned about the sort of charm offensive the Iranians are leading in Africa.

I Was pleased with the support you've shown and the President's budget has shown in delivering on ARPA-E.

I think you've made tremendous accomplishments.

I have been impressed in the brief time you have been serving as Secretary with your vigorous and engaged diplomacy.

I think Chairman Wyden has led early positive, constructive conversations within this committee about how we might use a comparable vehicle or this vehicle for sustained funding and financing for the development of promising technologies.

I was pleased that Senator Murkowski earlier in this hearing referenced something that I think holds real promise for a bipartisan path forward.

We need an unrelenting investment in the creation of a legitimate peace process.

I would like to thank all four of our witnesses, those who have traveled long distances and those who have come from nearby, for your engagement, your service, your leadership, and your insight on these issues.