"The majority's premise for today's hearing is that we need to conduct aggressive oversight to prevent unions from using the dues of their members to fund political activities."
"the intention of this committee is to concentrate on legislation after effective hearings that mandate in law greater transparency."
"If you read today's hearing title, you would think that it is about protecting union workers. Unfortunately, the real purpose of today's hearing is to continue the majority's unprecedented year-long a..."
"Let's start with the facts. First, Federal law already makes it clear that employment may not be conditioned on an employee's willingness to fund a union's political activities."
"The economic momentum that has occurred over the past few months seems to have carried into the labor market."
"It does appear that we are moving in the right direction, not moving as fast as all of us would like."
"His reputation hangs in the balance, and I think that we've got Mr. Melson, the former ATF director, who clearly stated that he never said anything about these tactics to the Attorney General."
"It is irresponsible to take that gavel to assume the grave responsibility of leading this committee and to wield the power to subpoena, the power to call and examine witnesses, the power to investigat..."
"The chairman has compared the Fast and Furious operation with Iran-Contra. This was a completely irresponsible comparison."
"I know we are out of time. But I just want to make sure that is my bill and Mrs. Maloney's bill."
"I don't believe this hearing is about safety."