"I look forward to working to refocus the SBA on its statutory mission in a manner that is both efficient and prudent."
"The violence in Syria over the past 4 years has spiraled out of control, as we know, yielding a serious and grave humanitarian crisis."
"for the most part, the Small Business Committee is one of those Committees, kind of like the Foreign Affairs which I also serve on, where there is more to agree on than disagree."
"I believe that President Obama's announcement to unilaterally change U.S. policy toward Cuba sets a dangerous precedent."
"This Cuban policy, this new policy, is, in my view, tragically flawed."
"I am afraid that if the Obama administration reaches a deal with Iran, it is likely to be a really bad one."
"My concern is that the Obama administration is so desperate for a deal that Israel and our allies in the region and ultimately the United States itself, our security is in jeopardy."
"I believe we need to increase the pressure on Iran because Iran does not believe it has much to lose."
"The longer you hold out, the more extensions you get in the negotiations, the more concessions you are likely to win."
"This committee has long recognized the dangers of Pyongyang's growing capabilities."
"I don't believe that Afghan security forces will be able to secure Afghanistan if left on their own."