"I commend the work of our intelligence and law enforcement communities, and look forward to seeing justice served in the case."
"Some have criticized the sanctions we placed on Iran as too soft, and have suggested taking actions that would lead us on a path to escalation."
"the reality is that Iran is much weaker and more isolated now than when President Barack Obama took office."
"We must be careful to stick to the facts. We must not overstate, nor overreact to the threat we currently face from Iran."
"I am very comfortable that under the Obama administration we have taken some very, very bad people out."
"A perfect storm is a popular expression. It describes an event where isolated conditions merge to create a radically worsening situation."
"A compassionate Congress would hear the cries of those who have lost everything and provide help."
"Five years after the passage of that legislation, I think we can all agree that FEMA's implementation of the legislation is a mixed bag."
"I have been here pre-Katrina, post-Katrina, and I have seen a different FEMA."
"These numbers show a clear distinction between political rhetoric and proven facts."
"Whatever you want to say, a cut is a cut."