"Even just on Monday of this week, a 22-year-old man from my district affiliated with this group was charged with 2 felony counts related to modifying a semiautomatic weapon."
"As Federal lawmakers, we have a responsibility to make sure they have the resources and support they need to tackle this threat--whether in the form of intelligence sharing or through material support..."
"Never in my life did I think that the training I went through in war zones would be necessary here at home, let alone in the U.S. Capitol where I come to work every day."
"I look forward to introducing legislation soon to ensure that DHS has the tools it needs from an intelligence analysis perspective to better understand the threats."
"I am ready to work with you in all ways possible to help fight terrorism within our borders; to keep our citizens safe; and to keep the wheels of our democracy turning."
"We don't fight against flesh and blood."
"Whenever we bring up the topic in this committee of additional Federal domestic terrorism law, there are a raft of letters and concerns that come in from civil rights and civil liberties organizations..."
"I am always arguing that we should have our primary start with Michigan instead of Iowa or New Hampshire"
"These groups are actively trying to stifle the first amendment rights of others, and to deprive us of our collective right to govern ourselves democratically."
"I am hopeful that the on-going FBI investigation into the events of January 6 means that Federal law enforcement has, albeit belatedly, realized that it must respond to this serious threat."
"Congressional attention to this problem is vital."
"I believe the hearings in this committee today represent an important step toward preserving our Government against those who want to use violence and intimidation to subjugate democratic government t..."