"I'm saying that the means, the manner in which this investigation is being conducted by the House of Representatives through the government Oversight Investigations Committee is scandalous."
"I find that, in light of his past filibustering, entirely unacceptable."
"There is a hole in our gun control laws that is so large that you could drive or fly a space shuttle through it."
"I want to begin by applauding the Chairman's efforts in seeking to arm law enforcement with the tools they need."
"what we have here today is an act; for some reason, it is called the Adam Walsh Act."
"States already have the tools at their disposal to address any financial troubles they face."
"We seem to agree that allowing States to file for bankruptcy would result in increased interest rates."
"I must wonder aloud, why is it that we are holding this hearing today?"
"Instead, we should be talking about what Congress will do to accelerate economic recovery and create jobs."
"I get the strong sense that State bankruptcy may be a solution in search of a problem."
"My fear is that the whole island will become so overly populated that it will tip over and capsize."