"To me, that is inexcusable."
"Assessing the threats the United States from al-Qaeda operatives in Iran and Syria is uncharted territory for this subcommittee."
"Assessing the threat to the United States from al-Qaeda operatives in Iran and Syria is unchartered territory for this subcommittee."
"With all due respect, gentlemen, that to me, is an imminent threat."
"I commend the work of Canadian and United States intelligence and law enforcement agencies for successful efforts to thwart an attack on our nations."
"Their efforts exemplify the type of collaboration that we envision when State, local, and Federal agencies work effectively together."
"I believe it is the duty of this subcommittee to examine threats from al-Qaeda in Iran."
"I would like to thank the Chairman for holding the first subcommittee hearing this Congress."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing, and look forward to working with you toward our mutual objectives of protecting the homeland and strengthening America's influence abroad."
"I expressed my concern regarding an item in the fiscal year 2014 budget request which would "study the feasibility and cost related to imposing a crossing fee on pedestrians and passenger vehicles alo..."
"before Hamas and Fatah can seek reconciliation with themselves, they need to seek reconciliation with the outside world."