"I understand that Bangladesh's Rapid Action Battalion has been effective in counter terrorism efforts but that they have also been known to be used by the government to attack political opponents."
"I think it is important for us to recognize that North Korea remains the most immediate military threat, not to only our interests within the region, but really to the U.S. directly."
"I think it is important that we share this understanding and these impacts not only on the local economies..."
"I too am deeply offended that North Korea has called out my constituents in the State of Hawaii"
"It has been unfortunate that we have seen a disconnect in a lot of different ways... who have really been very dismissive of the real threat that exists coming from North Korea."
"the policy, in my view, wasn't in place long enough to really have the impact that it could have to force major change within North Korea"
"I come from Hawaii, which is a place geographically most closest to the Korean peninsula and a place where people... actually monitor and listen when North Korea beats its drums and delivers its threa..."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, for holding this important hearing."
"whatever it takes, whatever it takes, he should be brought home."
"there is no excuse, there is absolutely no excuse for it."
"I think it is difficult to see any so-called political solution on the horizon, given the situation on the ground."