"I think that is a recommendation we need to take a very close look at, because I understand that in some jurisdictions they might take a sexual assault and classify it as just an aggravated assault."
"We need to get beyond just the current way that it is reported."
"I am convinced that sexual assaults prosecutions are at a much lower number than other criminal activities."
"I think one of the most important functions of our Committee is to oversee what is happening on the enforcement of our laws."
"We hear the statistics, we hear the numbers, and I really want to thank particularly Ms. Reedy and Ms. Weil for being here to put a face on the issue."
"I think it is very important. I think we have to have a common set of numbers."
"The WMD Commission said bio is the best way to do it, easiest way to do it."
"What that tells you is--is there any question what the intent is of al Qaeda to come here and kill a lot of Americans?"
"I want to thank Chairman Boxer and Chairman Whitehouse for holding this critical hearing on dispersant use in response to the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill."
"We need to design a balanced strategy for a long haul to attack terrorists and prevent their ranks from swelling while at the same time protecting our country against future attacks."
"We cannot let ourselves become complacent as time goes on."