"As a representative of a major American city, Chicago, that bad actors and terrorists often seek to target, I know the importance of counterterrorism and maintaining a secure homeland."
"I just want to thank you for coming here and sharing your stories with all of us."
"I would say most of us in this room recognize the importance of trade to the future of our economy."
"The resolution that I have offered in a substitute amendment is intended to serve as a direct message to Boko Haram that their terror and extremism will not be ignored."
"It is a really important point, Congresswoman, because we try very hard not just to target aid toward the refugees or the displaced, but also the host communities."
"It's really time for us to stop politicizing this issue."
"Three hundred and one companies and 36,000 jobs in my State depend on Ex-Im reauthorization."
"Commissioner, would you agree with Mr. Cain's assessment of investigations impact on your agency's workload?"
"I think that this committee should follow these same principles to its investigation of the IRS."
"the committee has been unable to gather any actual evidence of this vast conspiracy my Republican colleagues claim exist."
"The Social Security Disability program has long been a safety net for Americans whose disability prevents them from maintaining their employment."