"What would we be--right now we are fighting the West Nile epidemic. We just fought E.coli. Where would we be without a strong regulatory structure of oversight to enhance the quality of life of Americans?"
"I cannot tolerate any idea to suggest that regulations are the main factor in undermining our economy."
"The border, which is something that I have been particularly attentive to because I come from the State of Texas."
"The streamlining of jurisdiction oversight of homeland security is imperative for a consistent and efficient and effective securing of the homeland."
"I think we would be very eager to know that even though we have the rise of drug cartels, gun trafficking..."
"It would be wrong for us to disengage with Pakistan."
"We should not be penalizing the Pakistani people."
"I just can't imagine no matter what party affiliation they have."
"I think the premises for the government's continuity to give the President that opportunity in order for there to be--the work of the government to continue."
"I could not start this hearing without expressing my public expression of sympathy for the loss of Ambassador Stevens and three other Americans in Libya."
"Well, you know that this was a decision made under the authority of Homeland Security and prosecutorial authority which has nothing to do with the presidential authority per se."