Jeff Duncan

I consider myself a Tea Party congressman, and many of my colleagues here in the freshman class feel the same way.

Has the administration, in your support for clear and consistent principles, stated to Egypt that you would not support the Muslim Brotherhood in any shape, form, or fashion?

So who steps into the void in this process is interesting.

I think it is imperative that the United States and the administration's policies look at American emergency independence and use American resources that lessen our dependence on foreign sources.

I do not respect the hypocrisy, and I do not respect the administration for not noticing that.

I would strongly suggest to put real names, real items, on this list thoughtfully, independently.

It means something specific to me and my constituents.

I would strongly suggest that you have those cuts prepared now. I think it is only fair.

We need more penalties.

A lot of comparison was made to Communist China.

Congress must reject privatization of the Northeast Corridor.

You cannot oppose funding and then criticize that Amtrak does not provide a good service.

I think congressional oversight would like to see a detailed accounting of the number spent in the U.N.

I agree with many of the members and presenters here today that reforms in U.N. financing and budget is an absolute necessity.

Are open-source reports of Bashir's strong relationship with Hamas leadership inaccurate?

What do you make of the independent or open-sourced reports that Iranian arms transited Sudan en route to Hamas and the Gaza strip?

Can the administration credibly certify to Congress that Sudan has permanently ceased support for fellow State Sponsors of Terrorism, including Iran and Syria, and designated foreign terrorist organizations, including Hamas?

To declare war, grant letters of marque and reprisal, and make rules concerning captures on land and water; to raise and support armies, but no appropriation of money to that use shall be for a longer term than two years.

I will join with Ranking Member Mica and Chairman Cummings in their commendations, particularly of Admiral Allen, for whom all of us have such great respect, and say once again congratulations on this 100th anniversary to the United States…

Director Nussle wrote at the time I introduced that bill with Congressman Moore, he said, ``To reach this objective, I believe we must improve and streamline the current process that Federal agencies face in disposing of real property…

I will close by saying that almost all Tennesseans have friends and relatives, including me, people who were affected by this flooding. And I want to commend all the people from my district who volunteered and who went to the aid of those…

Education is important, calling attention to the problem in every way that you can, as you are doing here this morning, that is important.

This is not a Republican or Democratic thing. It is a very serious and growing problem, as you have said.

You were a great Member here and I think you are doing a great job as Secretary.

Congressman Duncan posed several questions relating generally to energy development on public lands including whether the bill would drive up energy costs.