I want to thank you, Madam Ambassador, because you have been such a champion to Israel.

We have consistently and firmly opposed one-sided actions in international bodies and will continue to do so.

Reevaluating the ways that we defend Israel on the international stage could have ominous consequences and it is obviously very concerning for those of us who seek to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship.

I think in all the years I have been in Congress, I have never seen our delegations more united on 1 thing.

Mr. Smith, thank you very much for your excellent statement, your leadership, and we do work--and I think the American people need to know--more and more we work across the aisle.

First of all, I want to thank you for scheduling today's hearing and I want to thank you for your tireless advocacy. Through all the years we have both served in Congress together, I know of no one who fights harder than you for causes in…

Thank you, Doctor. And again, thank you for all you do and we are really very, very grateful to you.

In the aftermath of September 11, it is estimated that up to 400,000 Americans were exposed to copious amounts of smoke and toxic substances.

How much flexibility exists with regard to the World Trade Center Health Program's eligibility requirements?

In your written testimony, you noted the work that has been done through the World Trade Center Health Program to--work has been done to understand the impact that 9/11 had on children.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

On May 24, 2011, President Obama issued a memorandum on Federal fleet performance that required all new light- duty vehicles in the Federal fleet to be alternative fuel vehicles, such as hybrid, electric, natural gas, or biofuel, by…

I thank the gentleman for yielding to me. I must rise and oppose this amendment. Earlier this year, ATF recognized the threat posed by armor-piercing handguns and tried to limit the sale of the green tip 556 round, which is the…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. ___. None of the funds made available by this…

On May 24, 2011, President Obama issued a memorandum on Federal fleet performance that required all new light- duty vehicles in the Federal fleet to be alternative fuel vehicles, such as hybrid, electric, natural gas, or biofuel, by…

I conclude and say I thank my colleagues and look forward to continuing to work together with them in a bipartisan fashion for the good of the American people. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the…

I wish we knew more about the conditions for these four Americans, but in these cases, Iran, as usual, isn't playing by the rules.

I must tell you that I feel so angry that at a time when we are sitting with Iran... it is ludicrous.

We will do everything we can to bring them home.

It is now my great pleasure to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Minnesota (Ms. McCollum), one of the coauthors of this bill and someone who has worked endlessly to make sure this bill passes. Ms. McCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, today, I…

It just infuriates me. While we don't want to tie your cases to our talks... it is just infuriating and outrageous.

I think it is clear from the emotional testimony we have heard here today that when it comes to these missing and detained Americans, Iran can do much more to help bring these Americans home to their families.

We are united in trying to help you. And I want to just thank you, all four of you for your tremendous, tremendous courage.

And again, I want to thank our colleagues, particularly Mr. Kildee, for coming here and working with us in partnership and we are not going to stop until we get these people home.

Sadly, Robert Levinson's whereabouts are unknown as we heard in the testimony. I simply don't believe that the Iranians have been forthcoming about his status.