Bob Menendez Jr.

So if, in fact, the Congress felt that this deal did not rise to the sufficient level for the national interests and security of the United States and rejected it, it would not necessarily mean we would be at war with Iran.

I would just say that Congress' approval of a deal to me would be reassuring that whatever deal that you have done will stand the test of time.

I applaud the chairman for putting forward the proposal he has in terms of Congress weighing in on an ultimate agreement.

This deal does nothing for Marine Corps Sergeant, Amir Hekmati.

Congress can be an excellent backstop to you as you are moving down the road.

I would just argue that, again, having Congress as a backstop as you enter these final steps... would be somewhat of an anchor.

Americans will not be supportive of an authorization of an endless war.

But now, it seems that borrowers of more modest means, instead of receiving modest, responsible loans, are having a hard time getting a mortgage at all.

So, I want to ask about one other thing, and that is since the Government's Home Affordable Mortgage Program, HAMP, began in 2009, more than 1.3 million homeowners have received a loan modification.

Not only do the Hardest Hit Funds allow us to write down mortgages to the current market value of the underlying property, but they are integral to amassing and leverage the large amounts of private capital needed to purchase these pools…

the President has been clear that his policy is that the United States military forces will not be deployed to conduct ground combat operations against ISIL.

We believe it is a congressional abdication of our oath of office and of our fundamental constitutional responsibilities.

there are those members of the committee and in the Congress who have a much different view than that.

This is the most important vote that any member of Congress can take.

Consumer debt burdens have been one of the biggest factors holding back our economy.

I hope that clarity does not come at the cost of consumer protections.

The work of both the Office of Public and Indian Housing and the Federal Transit Administration has significant impact on the everyday lives of many New Jerseyans, and having strong leadership for these positions is critical.

The position of Federal Transit Administrator is particularly important to the future of our Nation's mobility and economic development.

Congress cannot be providing a blank check for the anti-ISIL campaign.

the Child Only Option, which really recognized that children and families often get their coverage separate and apart from their parents.

I want to talk about two dimensions of CHIP that I think sometimes do not get the attention they deserve.

I want to see if you can help me discuss the role that CHIP plays in providing critical behavioral health and autism services to children.

Providing resources for children with autism and their families is one of my top priorities.

I appreciate both of your testimonies because what I have come to believe is that structurally the system is stacked against policyholders.

If the policyholder has to live by deadlines, so does FEMA.