"Reducing benefits would not reduce the deficit, but it would greatly harm our seniors."
"An overwhelming majority of my constituents do not want this Congress to cut federal initiatives that serve them."
"the one thing that we shouldn't do is just look at what I think is an artificial number of $100 billion."
"I am concerned and have shared on the floor as well the fact that people like Mark Zandi from Moody's... would cost us 700,000 lost jobs by 2012."
"getting people back to work. That is the best way to address all of our country's problems."
"I am glad that this airport, a major hub, will be working with TSA to implement these new security measures."
"I am a bit dumbfounded that that sense of urgency hasn't resulted in quicker action."
"I don't think the public would be satisfied if they knew what those minimum standards are."
"I see a major problem, and we are going to work with you as a committee to see if we can give you more authority."
"I would also like to acknowledge the efforts of Secretary Napolitano and the Obama administration, which announced yesterday that the Narcotics Rewards Program would pay $5 million to anyone coming fo..."
"Thank you for having this hearing on such an important issue."
"I also want to thank Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, Mr. Thompson, for being here."