"We are alert to the possibility that terrorist groups and their supporters, including groups such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), Hezbollah, and HAMAS, might view the Southern U.S."
"We are deeply supportive of DHS's efforts to protect the U.S. homeland and make every effort to amplify its work through diplomatic engagement and information sharing with our allies and partners."
"We remain gravely concerned by the activities of terrorists in Syria and Iraq, including the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and al-Nusrah Front."
"We would echo all of those comments. I think for both the State Department, it is not just the homeland, but our U.S. citizens overseas."
"This hearing appears to be in keeping with a couple of hearings that I have been associated with this week having to do with allegations of Presidential overreach, abuse of authority, even murmurs of ..."
"So far, I mean, a hearing, 'Guilty Until Proven Innocent? A Study of the Propriety and Legal Authority for the Justice Department's Operation Choke Point.' Well, I have not heard any questions about t..."
"I would ask for regular order, if we are not going to allow Professor Wu to answer the question."
"Well, they are going to be at an all-time low, as we proceed forward under this U.S. Supreme Court ruling, which actually snuffs out the constitutional right, Seventh Amendment right, to a jury trial ..."
"The public, though, would be banned, essentially, from a jury trial."
"This discussion today on the proposed Comcast/Time Warner Cable merger is a fresh opportunity for this Committee to continue its long history of promoting a dynamic, competitive marketplace and protec..."
"Today's hearing is an important opportunity to consider the Federal Trade Commission's role in developing and enforcing antitrust law."