"I want to begin by thanking my colleague from South Carolina, Senator Graham, and really wish to associate myself with the remarks he just made."
"President Obama has chosen two very well-qualified individuals whose nominations are very historic."
"I believe that if people aren't condemning these actions, then you're aiding and abetting this kind of terrorism."
"If people aren't condemning these actions, then you're aiding and abetting this kind of terrorism."
"Charlie Bolden is a very, very special person to all of us in South Carolina."
"We realized that folks that live in rural areas are just as much taxpaying citizens as people that live in urban and suburban areas."
"It is high time that that be done, and I am very thankful that we had rural broadband in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act."
"This report indicates the rural economy and I quote, 'is now losing jobs at a faster rate than the rest of the nation.'"
"I am very honored and pleased to appear before you today."
"I want to discuss with you today one of those various matters that is of great importance and concern not only to me personally, but I believe to our Nation as a whole."
"I know firsthand the significance of the many programs and various matters that fall within your jurisdiction."
"Our Nation suffers when those who are talented, who have new ideas, and who want to work hard are denied the opportunity to compete because of their ethnic background, race, or gender."