"When we tackle these issues in a more holistic way, along with education, along with transit, I believe it has a bigger impact."
"We set a goal early on, for instance, in San Antonio, of trying to create 5,000 housing units in our downtown by the year 2020."
"I look forward to bringing a ton of energy to be supportive of that and to meet that goal."
"I commend you for the work that you and Members of the Committee have done."
"Is it the plan of the United States of America to hold these people forever without charge and without trial?"
"The idea that under no circumstances will we negotiate with the Taliban is one that has been rejected by virtually everyone."
"I think, unfortunately, that has been the relationship with Latin America over the years, where Latin America is put on the back burner and is one of the first regions to get cut. And I don't think th..."
"I know there is a competition for dollars around here. And there has been over the years a dropping commitment, I believe, to foreign aid and to the United States' involvement and engagement of the wo..."
"I would like to take a chance to congratulate the new Prime Minister, Narendra Modi."
"The United States, one of our jobs around the world is to make sure that we stand for democracy and for human rights."
"I actually am the author of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, our landmark law in combatting sex and labor trafficking."