"We should be talking about terrorism and preparedness, because both of those, coming together, meaning prepared to fight terrorism and being prepared will help to save lives."
"This hearing becomes more important by the moment, and I thank you for joining with the House on this constitutional question."
"I associate myself with the idea of public finance, for example, in this narrow window."
"I do know, knowing Senator Feingold and the Chairman, that he welcomes the everyman and everywoman."
"I happen to believe in that phrase that where there is a will, there is a way."
"I couldn't get through the television to help you out."
"What would help you then?"
"I would like to give money on the enforcement side, but I would also like to increase the punitive measures."
"What we don't do here today and fix this problem, a child will be victimized tomorrow."
"Many of the needed reforms mentioned here are embodied in Title VI of H.R. 264, legislation introduced by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX)."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing, and let me acknowledge each and every one of the witnesses as patriots and individuals who love this country, and we respect that."
"My position is that we should have comprehensive immigration reform."