As we tragically witnessed in Paris and San Bernardino we are facing a new type of terror attack.

I just wonder--and I am going to close with this, Mr. Chairman.

the majority of firearm purchases from law-abiding citizens can take minutes, but for those with incomplete information or red flags, the request for information can go on for days.

I remain very concerned with the attacks by cyber criminals on corporation's payment systems resulting in the theft of consumers' personal information.

I think it should be a serious consideration. If in fact we saw what happened in Charleston and we see many other cases, if three days does not seem sufficient, none of us would want people to go around purchasing guns if you look at the…

I am very concerned about the growing use of synthetic and so-called designer drugs, like bath salts, jewelry cleaner, herbal incense.

I also appreciate your articulation of the challenge you are facing between privacy and security.

Like many of the members of this committee, especially Chairman Rogers who has been really a leader for us all, I too am concerned with the rise in opiate addiction.

It seems to me it is vitally important that background checks are done thoroughly, as the results of incomplete information can be deadly.

This is debilitating, and if you could explain why the budget is proposing to cut this program to such a degree.

I have been extremely disturbed by a report that found evidence of a long-term pattern of sexual harassment.