"you have always believed that collective bargaining was the right way to go for Federal employees."
"I want to commend the Departments of our witnesses for your increased efforts for protecting our Nation against terrorist attacks."
"Your advocacy on behalf of Federal employees, from your efforts to ensure fair pay and benefits to your actions to protect collective bargaining rights, will be truly missed."
"I am pleased with the reforms that are underway now."
"I will miss all of this and the friendships and the work here, but I know you will carry it on."
"I introduced the Save More Tomorrow Act, which will encourage Federal employees to add to their retirement savings."
"I support the President's use of his authorities to improve cybersecurity of the Nation's critical infrastructure such as the power grid."
"I want to join all Americans in mourning the loss of the four brave and dedicated American public servants who died as a result of what we consider senseless attacks in Libya last week."
"We all owe a debt of gratitude to those that have made essential contributions to fighting terrorism."
"It has been good leadership. It has been a great strategic plan."
"you have stood firm on the issues of sequestration."