"Why do unelected bureaucrats get to write the rules? Why are the bureaucrats writing the rules? Why are you not writing the rules?"
"I would urge the Members of this Committee and my colleagues to take a close look at the CURB Act."
"I do not think courts are expert in economic analysis."
"I believe this PAYGO process would actually force more conversations about alternatives to necessary regulations."
"Do you think another Executive Order is appropriate then?"
"I think it is only logical that to the extent you have concerns, which I understand, and you mentioned political and legal concerns, I think it is the legal concerns that would constrain you."
"I certainly found that when I was at OMB, an end run around what would normally be the deliberative process and the give and take that you get in a notice and comment rulemaking process."
"My understanding is President Obama revoked that Executive Order, and I do not understand why."
"I think we need to codify that."
"The Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction tells us that we have spent as American taxpayers $1.5 billion between 2002 and last year on counterdrug activities in Afghanistan alone, $1.5 bill..."
"Sustained U.S. engagement in my view will be required, particularly during this period of great transition."