What does not make sense, in the information you provide, is to suggest that, for instance, Customs and Border Patrol used 14,550,803 million rounds for operational purposes, when they are rarely firing their gun.

I just don't understand how 30 percent, because it says here, the remaining 10 percent is dedicated to maintaining ammunition reserves at both the national and local level.

Where? We have been asking for this for a long time.

We exist to secure two fundamental principles. First, Americans have the right to know that the money Washington takes from them is well-spent.

Doesn't that strike you, does that strike you as excessive?

I propose that we enact legislation to address uncertainty in the law and provide the appropriate standard.

Our hearts and prayers go out to those in Boston and Massachusetts and all the States where people came from to participate in the marathon. I, in particular, Mr. Speaker, wanted to stand and thank those first responders. They're firemen…

It is the responsibility of Congress to make these budget cuts more targeted and less likely to put innocent citizens in harm's way.

Our duty on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee is to protect these rights.

I appreciate your passion on this issue. I share it.

We do not seem to learn these lessons.

We thank you, Mr. Schuster, for your time and participation here today.