"There is a relevant case law, and, Mr. Herring, I would say that there is constitutional language that would prohibit what's going on here today."
"I have enormous respect and admiration for Secretary Powell, and we remain as a country thankful for his courageous service."
"What I am trying to point out is the disparate nature of this inquiry and how we are completely ignoring what Secretary Rice did and Secretary Powell did."
"It surely appears that we have done a number of iterations to try to revamp and reform the Office of the Inspector General at DOD."
"On the other hand, whistleblowers, some people call them our first line of defense."
"We have a very basic duty in this country to protect the people, to protect the American people."
"Basically, what that is is an opt-out provision for a constitutional right."
"So Secretary Powell is testifying before the United Nations Security Council, telling them they got--that there are weapons of mass destruction and we need to go into Iraq."
"I think we're at a point where it has a chilling effect, where you can't even have normal discourse anymore."
"It makes it very difficult for a government to function and it has an implication for the public too."
"Thank you again, Mr. Chairman."
"these issues are not just critical to financial regulation, but they are central to our national security."