It seems clear that the government's activity exceeds the authority this Congress has provided, both in letter and in spirit.

I know there is very little you may be able to say in a public setting, but to the extent you can, please explain to this Committee why you think these programs are important and how they protect the American people from terrorism.

The prison at Guantanamo Bay is unsustainable. Of the 166 men held there, 86 are already cleared for transfer.

I am concerned that inadequate interagency coordination may have prevented robust information sharing in this case.

Tomorrow morning my colleague Justin Amash and I will introduce a bill that will address the overbreadth and impenetrability of the surveillance programs.

It is clear that the FBI, along with DEA and ATF, needs to do more, much more to reduce the level of violence in Puerto Rico.

This Benghazi tragedy still hangs in my craw. I'm not directing this at you, but I'm directing it at somebody.

I don't suggest there is a cover-up but it has the trappings of a cover-up.

The First Amendment.

You have given us more than 3 hours of your time. You have answered a lot of questions, a lot of difficult questions, and we very much appreciate that.

If you're not going to prosecute him, why not tell him? Why not tell him?

Any real immigration reform effort must guarantee that our laws be enforced following a legalization program.

Three months ago, I introduced H.R. 1123, the 'Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act,' to ensure that consumers continue to be able to unlock their cell phones.

I make a point of order against section 563 of this bill. The section violates clause 2 of rule XXI, which prohibits legislative language in a general appropriations bill. The Acting CHAIR. Does any Member wish to be heard on the…

These deadlines often give the public and even States that co-administer regulations little opportunity to comment on proposed rules.

America's small businesses and job creators need relief from the flood of new regulations and red tape made in Washington.

I understand that some of them are still on the FBI's terrorist watch list.

the suitability and monitoring requirements historically employed by the program needed to be enhanced.

The Inspector General's recent report on the appalling handling of known and suspected terrorists in the Federal Witness Security Program raises serious concerns about whether this traditional law enforcement program should be used to hide…

we have quarterly meetings with the FBI and the Terrorist Screening Center.

So it was an intentional decision based upon a flawed protocol.

the FBI has determined that there is no threat to public safety based on their program participation.

I really believe, we could get an agreement on the folks that are here really quick.

The enforcement of existing immigration laws is one of the most important aspects of any forthcoming immigration legislation this Congress.

No person shall be deprived of their right to life without due process of law, and that due process depends on whether the person is in a situation of war, armed conflict or peace.