How can you possibly claim that the approach of the administration is working when it comes to border security in light of these statistics?

We think more needs to be done.

I have to tell you that as long as the American people have no confidence that the Federal Government is doing its job when it comes to securing the border based on enforcement of the rule of law, which is basic to our National creed, but…

there is no recourse for the Committee or for the Senate voting to confirm a nominee who does not do what they promised to do.

I want to begin by thanking Senator Klobuchar for being such a champion on this issue.

I have introduced a bill to do just this: to untie the IRS' hands when it comes to disclosing critical information in missing children cases.

This kind of reform falls into the area of sort of common sense.

Robust resourcing for the State Department, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and other agency and department missions are some of the best investments for reducing the need for military forces to be employed.

India has committed some $1.3 billion and 3,500 Indian personnel to relief and reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan.

Were our international partners consulted on the announcement surrounding the restructuring of the F-35 program?

Given the administration's commitment to continue development and improving this important capability, how are these reductions justified when additional testing and GBI missiles are needed?

How concerned are you that al Qaeda or its affiliates will return to Iraq and take root again following the departure of U.S. forces?