"The IRS should never be used for any activities that come close to partisan or political action, period."
"To date, it is no."
"So, to be clear, as of this date, there is no factual evidence that this was a politically motivated review from senior officials at the IRS at the White House; is that correct?"
"So as of today, can you tell us why they didn't realize there was a problem with their methodology, and correct it?"
"Now, since the Citizens United decision, which I strongly oppose, removed limits on independent political donations by corporations and other groups in Federal elections..."
"It has been my pleasure to work with you over the past 3 years, particularly to provide workplace protections for Transportation Security Officers."
"Threats to our country have not diminished, but the threat of sequestration would significantly reduce resources."
"Frankly, it is disheartening that the majority has rejected Democrats' calls to prevent sequestration by closing tax loopholes and reigning in the growth of future spending."
"I am a great fan of the canine teams. I think they really seem to be doing an extraordinary job."
"I am particularly concerned about the impact of sequestration on our Nation's busiest airports, including LaGuardia, Kennedy, and Newark."
"I hope that we can all continue bipartisan work, as we have done in the past, and avoid these really drastic, drastic changes in our airport security system."
"I commend you on your response to Superstorm Sandy, which took the lives of more than 100 Americans."