"I think the taxpayers might be justified in saying show me how that concretely serves the national interest."
"Has it benefited our war effort at all? In the time we have been in Afghanistan, have we seen positive political trends toward the United States?"
"It is not the job of the taxpayer to ensure that international audiences are informed of current issues."
"I wonder if any of you can tell me when we can expect to hear something from the Independent Election Commission."
"I am so glad that both witnesses today stressed basing decisions on sound science."
"We need answers on this issue. It is out there."
"I commend to this Committee, Anne Northup, based on her keen intellect, based on her work ethic."
"I wanted to stick around in particular to endorse the candidacy of Anne Northup, but I support both of these nominees."
"I'd appreciate it if you would respond on the record about those specifics which you just alluded to."
"I believe that the vote will happen."
"if Ambassador Rice is correct, and if there is an ongoing genocide, then clearly the Congress's--and the United States--approach to dealing with the government should be different."