"the best way to protect American citizens is take a share of the Afghanistan security fund assistance of $12 billion or so and redirect that to homeland security so that we can have the resources that..."
"the theme of this hearing is cooperation to enhance security, and I think this is a great model that works"
"So they keep changing the game. When you go to one place, they go somewhere else."
"I don't believe they are in an offensive mode right now to attack us just because we are here, but I think they are positioning themselves to be able to do that if they view it as necessary."
"American innovation is the envy of the world."
"The consequences of failure are serious."
"We must ensure that Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are working seamlessly with the private sector in the most effective and efficient ways possible ..."
"It is astounding. Why? Has DHS explained to you why they have stopped providing this kind of information?"
"I see it as just a common-sense issue that I hope perhaps we can work together to change this policy."
"It is unacceptable that 15 percent of the military's semiconductor chips are coming--well, not only foreign countries but counterfeit."
"I think as you point out, Mr. Williams, I agree with the breach-notification law. It really cries out for National Federal law."
"I think the first principle that we have, particularly in this area, in Congress is to do no harm."