"It is becoming increasingly common for this committee to hold sham hearings on legislation that has already passed the House."
"The truth that many of my colleagues have ignored is that men and women are already considered equals under the Constitution."
"Not only would passage of ERA impose dangerous policies that would strip women of necessary protections and force taxpayer funding of abortion."
"Hearings such as the one we are holding right now on ERA are neither productive, nor are they applicable to the current issues facing our country."
"this was more akin to a tourist visit"
"This administration must learn from these failures so they do not repeat these mistakes in the future."
"We must ensure that the mechanisms we have in place to vet individuals coming from Afghanistan are sufficient and prioritize the safety and security of our citizens and of our Nation."
"We need less Federal involvement in our elections, not more."
"Building trust starts with taking steps to verify that all votes are legal and cast by eligible voters."
"Every legal vote must be counted, and those that are illegal must be set aside."
"Abortion is neither healthcare nor is it a constitutional right. Life is the constitutional right."