"Many of those receiving countries who are receiving Syrian refugees are making extraordinary sacrifices on their own part to help."
"For a long time, Chairman Durbin has worked hard to ensure that perpetrators of human rights abuses do not attain safe haven in the United States."
"This is the world's worst ongoing humanitarian crisis and the worst refugee crisis since the Rwandan genocide in 1994, and perhaps since World War II."
"Chairman Leahy, the Chairman of the full Judiciary Committee, who has been a leader on refugee issues, has submitted a statement."
"The United States has made a total contribution, as you noted, Senator Durbin, of $1.3 billion."
"We see a problem. We are a caring people. We want to do something about it."
"I look forward to hearing the thoughts and learned judgment of the members of this panel on how we can approach these interrelated problems."
"It is no exaggeration to say that a generation of Syrian children is at risk."
"Thank you. I am sure your father would be honored to see you before us today, and in his memory, we will be remembering him, as your family is at this moment."
"Senator Cantwell regrets that she could not be here today to speak personally in favor of Mr. Bastian, but gives her assurance that she will join in supporting his nomination and speak on the floor ab..."
"Thank you very much for being with us today, and as Senator Grassley indicated, some of the questions may be sent to you in writing. I hope you can give us a prompt response and give us an incentive t..."