Bob Casey

I do believe they play an important part in resolving the conflict in DRC.

I really would like to know if there is a feeling here that engaging M23 in negotiations is critical to finally resolving the political issues and military issues of this region.

I am saddened that the SEC rule, which took way too long to promulgate, is now being challenged in court by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers, and the Business Roundtable.

I basically asked him if the West was all wrong in its view of M23.

I think we can expand upon that when it comes to your service, Ambassador Ford.

I was in the Middle East last week and spent some time in Turkey but mostly focused on Syria.

I applaud... the reform of the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act laws to increase investment in the U.S. and create jobs.

I think it has real effects upon seniors and veterans.

I appreciate that. My concern is, with this change, even though it is in the interest of consolidation and streamlining, that we would badly degrade our ability to provide that kind of assistance.

The value of it--and you know this; you have worked on this--is that, when someone is in an industry and a trade, and the economic winds blow so hard and in such a devastating way that they get their feet knocked out from under them, it…

What are we waiting for?

We should be looking at ways to reduce penalties for foreign investment in the United States.

The impact or the result of that proposal, of course, would be to eliminate what we know of as Trade Adjustment Assistance, which I think is a mistake.

We cannot balance the budget on the backs of rural jobs.

Job creation must remain the top priority of the administration, this Congress, and this committee.

The farm bill is our jobs bill, and I will not support anything that gets in the way of our ability to get it done.

I voted for every bill I could to stop these indiscriminate cuts.

North Korea's recent actions have sent a clear wake-up call to the White House that a strong ICBM force is the best deterrent strategy to keep America safe.

Our veterans deserve to come home to good-paying jobs and a Nation that honors their sacrifices.

I was pleased to see that the President's budget looks to replace the sequester with more thoughtful cost-saving measures.

A 10-percent increase in funding for the VA will help veterans get the care and support they need and deserve.

With all the changes, I just want to make sure we--meaning myself as well--meet these obligations.

Those of us who supported it had better be committed to getting it right, especially as it relates to children.

I want to thank the ranking member. Doctor, I appreciate you being here, for your testimony and for your service.

I appreciate that. I am glad you mentioned Strong Start.