"This is a gun-running country, unfortunately. A lot of it passes through my own city of Houston, and that is fueling the fire of drug cartels and violence with guns."
"I was looking for my nameplate to be placed here for the appropriate protocol."
"I respectfully suggest that we study, propose, and pass legislation that more tightly controls the sale, resale, purchase, multiple purchases, possession, and transportation of weapons and ammunitions..."
"We need to give Americans the chance to be rehabilitated, to work and provide for their families."
"I would like an equal opportunity for those persons who have been very nice and informative witnesses to reach out to both sides of the aisle"
"I could not be in a Homeland Security hearing without expressing, again, my appreciation to all of the National security team, including our United States military and the President of the United Stat..."
"My point is modernization has a positive premise. We have to delineate responsibilities."
"I do not want to try to support something that is going to add extra levels."
"I would be happy to work with you."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Before I begin my statement, let me take a moment to first express my concern and condolences for the people in your home State of Alabama and some surrounding State..."
"I will not support legislation that eliminates jobs or eliminates the opportunities for minorities who have had an unfortunate misstep in their lives."