"That is going to reduce employment, reduce capital at-risk, reduce entrepreneurship, and reduce a tremendous amount of the American spirit."
"I want to apologize to all of you. This has been extremely interesting to me, and I will read the transcripts."
"The focus of today's hearing is narrow, but it is a very important one: the role of education incentives in our tax code."
"What bothers me most, however, is the President's double standard in dealing with Russia."
"We need to be plainspoken about our concerns on human rights."
"Well thank you, Mr. Chairman. Deputy Secretary Burns, it is easy for me to understand why the Secretary of State would want you as her deputy."
"Well, where are those core values now? When it comes to trade with Russia, they vanish."
"The commercial environment in Russia continues to be among the worst in the world."
"I have to say I have my doubts."
"We must pass PNTR or our workers will be disadvantaged when Russia joins the WTO this summer."
"I would be happy to provide you with a copy of that report."