Jean Schmidt: “This is inexcusable. We are here to help you make that happen.”

I think we need to have a real honest explanation of what happened. First off, could this have been prevented, and secondly, how can we ensure that those that are in harm's way will never have this happen to them again.

With Russia becoming more antagonistic and exerting more influence on its neighbors in Central Asia and China, aggressively expanding its economic footprint in the region, it is absolutely necessary that we, too, become more engaged in the…

First off, my heart goes out to the families of those who lost their loved ones, including Ambassador Christopher Stevens, Foreign Officer Sean Smith, U.S. Security Officers Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods.

I think what--the purpose of this--these hearings are to get Amtrak to understand that we do not have an unending pot of gold here to help you remain operational.