I fought to provide collective bargaining rights to transportation security officers and ensure they have the same rights and benefits as other federal employees.

And I would like to thank the chairman. And it is a pleasure to have you with us, FBI Director Comey.

I have a question regarding the ATF funding proposed in the President's budget.

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

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

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

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.

Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

The internet and social media have revolutionized our economy and our way of life.

I have had legislation on this issue, I think, for the last 20 years.

I was disappointed because we did make--and I said this before you arrived, and I want to compliment you directly for the bipartisan work.

Yet Speaker Ryan, I understand, is entertaining cutting entitlements through appropriation bills instead of through authorizing committees.