"I understand today there are still 11 banks in our country that are perceived to be too-big-to-fail."
"It is an honor to take up the ranking member role during these trying times in the region."
"Human rights and democracy advancements will not happen in a vacuum, and we must work in a multilateral way to support progress."
"I look forward to working with you over the next 2 years."
"A peaceful, democratic, and prosperous Azerbaijan is in the best interest of the United States and our European allies."
"I wholeheartedly agree with the President's change in direction. I think that it is clear that over 50 years, nothing has changed with the policy that we had."
"I am glad we are not being that simplistic about this."
"It is complicated. It is going to take some time."
"This is a complicated situation. It has been since we have been here. It is not easy."
"I believe that we can't ignore the threat from ISIL and because, I believe, that the strategy that the President has proposed is probably the best option that is available to us at this time."
"This cannot be seen as the United States against Sunni Muslims."