"These events in Benghazi are absolutely tragic, no question about that."
"I think it is appropriate for us to look into these matters."
"Hamas and its anti-Israel allies have used this latest turmoil in the region to advance the much broader delegitimization of Israel strategy."
"Hamas is a terrorist organization. Terrorism is what it does."
"I think Israel really did try to avoid civilian casualties here and should be commended for that."
"whatever Israel wants to do to protect the interest of their people which protects the interests of this country, I am there with them side-by-side, no holds barred."
"I think that too often, U.S. restraint, either in defending vocally its own interests or those of its allies, are perceived as weakness in the Middle East and especially by Iran."
"I am very concerned that what we are seeing right now with this turmoil in the Middle East is the perception at least... that the U.S. is retreating from that region."
"I find myself in complete agreement with the gentleman from Virginia."
"In the then-Republican-controlled House, we wanted to make these tax cuts permanent. That was our goal."
"The fact that you can--the Federal Government can take up to 55 percent of what a person has paid taxes on throughout their life when they die is just abhorrent, as far as I am concerned."