"We have seen the effect of some trade agreements that are sold on the notion of economic growth but don't necessarily deliver."
"I am really glad that you are in the position that you are in."
"Congratulations on your near unanimous vote of confidence from the recommending committee in the Senate a couple of weeks ago."
"Although I do not serve on the Armed Services Committee, all Members of Congress have a responsibility to protect our Nation."
"First of all, thank you very much, Mr. DeMarco, for hanging in there."
"I know that Congress does not have a great deal of expertise in matters like this. But recognizing that, we do have people who have knowledge and things."
"the American dream of owning a home does not derive from Washington, D.C."
"encouraging people, having policies that encourage people to do things that are not in their best interests and that they can't live up to hurts them far more than it helps them."
"And when there is a difference of view on that very often collective bargaining is a very good way of resolving that."
"As a former teacher myself, I believe the conversation about teacher quality is a very important one."
"Alternative certification of teachers may provide one option to increase the supply of teachers, especially in the subject shortage areas and high needs schools."
"We must ensure quality and accountability for both types of programs through data systems that measure effectiveness."