I have to ask the question, if the owners aren't willing to sell, are you considering condemning the building, condemnation?

Before we begin the hearing today, I would like to take a moment to say our thoughts and prayers are with the people and communities devastated by the recent tornadoes.

Will you commit to abide by the longstanding committee process for authorizing leases?

So condemnation would not be an option?

I believe it states that the earliest termination rate is in 2 years.

I find it very hard to accept the fact that we could try to convince the American people that we actually need more space for less people because we prefer that option.

As the chairman of the subcommittee that oversees FEMA, we will do our part in monitoring the Federal response and ultimately the rebuilding as families try and put their lives back together.

I don't even believe we should be talking about any type of immigration reform for a claim--or make a claim that our borders are secure...

without enforcement, our laws mean nothing. I am very concerned that what we are doing is really just creating a paper tiger.

Being the fact that is the most preferred way for terrorists to enter the country, wouldn't it make sense to reallocate funds within the Department?

40 percent of them overstayed their visas and are a possible threat to our National security.