"The fiscal year 2017 budget for TSA is $7.6 billion, which is $149 million dollars above fiscal year 2016."
"this whole question of mandatory funding is one that troubles me greatly because, frankly, we don't have the jurisdiction in this committee to do that."
"A strong and stable Europe is, of course, a vital national security interest of ours."
"I am hoping we are going to figure out a way to grow the Army."
"A major shortcoming in this initiative is the inadequate sustainment, restoration, and modernization funding."
"We have got to make tough choices about how and where to spend taxpayer dollars..."
"Before I close, let me--I would be remiss if I didn't mention that rural hospitals across the country are struggling financially..."
"if you expect to receive Federal money, comply with Federal law."
"You know, I think you can figure out that I am the chairman of Homeland Security Appropriations Committee by the comments of the chairman."
"As the chief law enforcement officer of the land, you must do your part and follow through with the prosecutions and consequences."
"Yesterday, or this week, I introduced a bill to expand COPS grants to include the active shooter training."