“Today, we have an opportunity, in a bipartisan way, to strengthen the homeland security of our nation.”

“House Republicans’ anti-immigrant riders are beneath the dignity of a conference committee. It is long overdue for House Republicans to stop the obstruction of full funding for the Department of Homeland Security.”

“Senator Barbara Mikulski is one of the most forceful and effective legislators Congress has ever known – a woman who has always known her power and wielded it to improve the lives of others.”

Thank you for your cooperation on the vote earlier today. Our unity was a strong statement that the Department of Homeland Security must be fully funded.

“I thank the Senate Republicans and Democrats for their leadership in passing this important legislation, and wish that the Republicans in the House would learn from that.”

“It’s just not right. It’s not the moral thing to do. It’s not the patriotic thing to do. It doesn’t honor our Founders’ commitment to a democracy which calls upon an educated population.”

“House Republicans’ obstruction is as dangerous as it is incomprehensible.”

“Open Internet access is the foundation of freedom and innovation in the 21st century.”

“That is what the Republicans are being very frivolous about – our oath to protect and defend the homeland.”

“Congressman Foster, a physicist and a businessman, is eager to promote ideas that strengthen our economy and improve the lives of all Americans.”