"our national debt is really the threat, and that is really what is encumbering all our discussions here in Washington right now."
"if we don't control the debt, there is not going to be additional money."
"I am a firm believer that open and fair public processes can lead to better public policy outcomes."
"We want to ensure that the scarce and valuable spectrum that the public owns is put to its best and highest use."
"We can enact the biggest jobs bill in the Congress that actually creates private-sector jobs throughout the land."
"I would argue that it is nothing more than a high-tech form of economic and social discrimination."
"As consumers are increasingly living their lives on the Internet--and even more on their Smartphones--concern is obviously growing over electronic communications privacy."
"It is clear that businesses need to collect some information for their operational needs."
"We must balance that need with the recognition that regulatory overreach could curb the ability of entrepreneurs to invest, innovate, and create jobs and new technologies."
"I hope you will work with me to craft legislation that will safeguard American's personal information."
"We want to make sure Americans have adequate information regarding how data about them and their Internet use is collected, used, and shared."