If what we have does not work, why would we want to pour more in?

If we would just return to a normal economy, which we had in 2007, when revenue generation was 18.5 percent of our economy, that would add an additional $435 billion per year.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and Madam Secretary, I would like to join my colleagues in, you know, thanking you for your service sincerely.

Again, we were misled that there were supposedly protests and then something sprang out of that, an assault sprang out of that.

But, Madam Secretary, do you disagree with me that a simple phone call to those evacuees to determine what happened would have ascertained immediately that there was no protest?

I mean, this attack started at 9:40 p.m. Benghazi time, and it was an assault.

I appreciate the fact that you called it an assault.

Republicans have proven to be willing to be held accountable. Democrats have not.

I think the basic point is correct, it's what this election is about.

I think the basic point is correct. It's what this election is about.

Senator Akaka has demonstrated his commitment to public service throughout his life.