"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 is also a national security threat with our porous border adm..."
"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 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."
"I want to begin by thanking Senator Klobuchar for being such a champion on this issue."
"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."
"Why was the B-52 fleet, which currently numbers 76 aircraft and does not provide nearly the utility of the B-1 in current operations in Afghanistan, not similarly reduced?"
"One solution would be to embark on a joint effort to develop a T-38 replacement with a partner nation such as India."
"I am disappointed that the Air Force considers this project a priority."
"What steps are you taking to ensure that the new long-range bomber does not fall by the wayside like the Air Force's next-generation bomber program that was deferred in fiscal year 2010?"