"The public must have a sense of confidence. They must feel that they are a part, they must feel they are informed."
"The last thing I want to do is abolish oversight, that is the thing we need most."
"The cumulative effects of the recession--17 consecutive months of job loss, totaling 6 million jobs--have left these ordinary, hard-working Americans on precarious footing."
"I am encouraged by marginal improvements like consumer confidence, but even this good sign is accompanied by a sobering counterpoint."
"I would like to thank Chair Maloney for holding this hearing."
"Does the DOD believe that U.S.-flagged merchant ships are more secure if they are left to manage their security in pirate-infested waters on their own, rather than having embarked military personnel?"
"I promise you we will work with the Coast Guard and others in our Defense Department to see what we can do to bring clarity."
"I would like to caution us in referring to when President Jefferson sent our Navy over to battle the Barbary pirates, because in order to get out of that situation, we, first off, had someone to negot..."
"Should it be updated in light of changed circumstances?"
"This is our watch. This is our watch. And if we fail to act, then I am convinced that lives will be lost."
"I just worry that when it times come for the rubber to meet the road, we will discover there is no road."