"As I have said before, Republicans support providing the FTC with the tools they need to pursue bad actors and to sufficiently enforce privacy standards."
"I believe that the answer is yes."
"I certainly hope they don't move alone--stand alone."
"That was Congress at its best, and I hope that we return to that."
"Your mission is to protect. By neglecting your duty to follow a process that allows for proper deliberation and input from experts is a disservice."
"Yet I'm concerned we're now prioritizing politics over protecting Americans."
"This begs the question--if our compromise amendment was considered on the floor, would it have passed? I believe the answer is yes."
"Sadly, the partisan process on 13(b) was also a missed opportunity to enact a national privacy standard--something we desperately need."
"I implore you to resist the urge to take your focus off consumer protections."
"I appreciate you all sticking with us and believe that this is a very important hearing today."
"I don't believe that that is a new era to celebrate."
"It seems communication and collaboration are lost in this efficiency."