"I believe we should move more swiftly toward extradition here to the United States with all respect for the sovereignty and friendship of our friends."
"I would almost insist that we make that proposal to the present president and find a way not to negotiate up but to negotiate in a lateral way, saying, 'How do we get this done?'"
"I would like to begin by thanking Chairman McCaul and Ranking Member Thompson for agreeing to convene this hearing on, 'Taking Down the Cartels: Examining the United States-Mexico Cooperation.'"
"I thank the witnesses testifying today, James Dinkins, executive associate director, Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security."
"Some of us disagree with that."
"Let it be very clear that you serve in this Nation's defense, and that TSO Officers across America are first responders."
"Taken together, the shootings at LAX and Houston-Bush Intercontinental Airport show that airports are target-rich environments."
"TSA Officers are in the service of their country and in the service of protecting the National security of this Nation."
"I look forward to hearing from Administrator Pistole today on how he intends to train the entire Transportation Security Officer workforce on active-shooter scenarios."
"I was the principal author of the last Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act to pass the House of Representatives."
"When an incident occurs that prompts a response from multiple law enforcement agencies, our communications systems are only as good as their weakest link."