Ron Johnson

Puerto Rico does not want to return to D.C. with hat in hand in the future.

It is a subordinate role.

But, moreover, we must transform the energy sector and ensure lower-cost, more reliable power.

There is a governance issue. There is no doubt about it.

I have heard word that the Census is going to potentially use statistics rather than count and use a more sophisticated campaign.

There is not one manufacturing company that I visited in 7 years traveling around the State of Wisconsin that could hire enough people.

I guess you could say we are making progress.

Why does the Federal Government need this much information, and how is it potentially used?

What has changed so dramatically from 1970 that the costs have increased so dramatically?

If you could get that word out to the rest of the members of the Administration, we have a real worker shortage in this country, certainly in Wisconsin, probably North Dakota and elsewhere as well.

It is a totally different enemy than we faced in the past, but this has been a 16-year struggle.

Article I gave the Congress the right to declare war. Article II gave the Commander-in-Chief the right to conduct the military affairs.

You can repeal them as long as you have something else in its place.

Both of you seemed to indicate that continued congressional support would be welcome if it is a statement of unity.

The authority has been properly used by the Congress in the 2001 AUMF.

Neither one of you said this: there should be no operational restrictions.

You cannot fight war by consensus. You cannot fight war with a collective approach.

I personally do not think the 2001 applies to this situation, I really do not, when you read it.

Let me pick up on the point of ground troops.

I appreciate your willingness to serve this Nation, to sacrifice, and your families' willingness to probably see a little bit less of you...

Help us help you. Do not hesitate to contact this Committee for those types of legislative solutions.

We really do have a Committee that operates in a very bipartisan fashion, trying to solve problems...

I look forward to working cooperatively with the Inspector General in the Department.

I think it is absolutely critical that the Department of Homeland Security carry out all of its functions in strict compliance with privacy rights and other rights of Americans, including civil liberties.

I want to do everything I can to solve this problem in a very humane fashion.