"The Democrats want you to ignore the issues I've addressed, but we aren't going to let that happen."
"H.R. 51 is an unconstitutional and unworkable bill and is rejected by the American people."
"I think that the Democrats thus far in this Congress have displayed partisanship at unprecedented levels and I hope that we can change that."
"This bill is only here because there's a desire from the left to create two new U.S. Senate seats."
"This is plan B of Nancy Pelosi's political power grab."
"This is another example of partisan political power grab that we've seen since the beginning of this Congress."
"Over the last few years Congress has appropriated record levels of funding to universities and many universities are using it well."
"I really don't see a viable long-term strategy for the United States in Afghanistan and I strongly support withdrawing the troops."
"The American taxpayers don't want to spend any more money in Afghanistan."
"there's nothing worse for a good government employee than to have to work beside a bad government employee"
"We realize that these hearings are more effective, more efficient, and a lot more professional when they are held in person."
"But the numbers were starting to come down due to reforms the Trump administration put in place, which is what a majority of Americans want and expect."