If I could, I would like to try to put the political part of this aside and really out of respect for Agent Brian Terry and his family...

the Department of Justice did was authorize criminal activity to allow folks that they knew--they knew these 20 dealers were buying hundreds of guns...

I certainly think that recent revelations have created doubt in the integrity of the whole process here.

I honestly believe at this point that corruption, corruption is a greater enemy and a greater threat to Afghanistan stability than the Taliban.

It is important that we foster an environment in which investment advisers and broker-dealers can continue to help investors grow their money wisely.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank you for holding this hearing and also want to welcome our witnesses in coming forward to help this committee with its work.

In light of its vital role, the Thrift Savings Plan merits continued and careful oversight by our subcommittee so that we can better ensure that our Federal employees and service members are afforded the tools necessary to maximize their…

I believe that this would be a step in the entirely wrong direction.

Change is painful. People hate change. I understand that.

We got to figure out a way to get this ship back on course.

I have some concerns that the projections of savings, as in other cases, aren't quite what they--well, I think they are overstated, going to 5-day delivery.