"I wish to note that intellectual property theft by a government represents the very essence of organized crime."

"Iran has a dismal record on human rights."

"How much greater would their contributions to the U.S. economy be if U.S. copyright owners could access foreign markets otherwise dominated by pirate product?"

"Iran is actively pursuing the development of weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles."

"It is longstanding U.S. policy that we will talk to the Iranians anytime, anywhere, on any subject, with no preconditions. So far, they have not taken us up on our offer."

"Steroids can seem necessary to compete at the highest levels, and the quick rewards can outweigh the long term consequences to the user's health."

"Since we enacted the PATRIOT Act almost three years ago, there has been tremendous public debate about its breadth and implications on due process and privacy."

"The focus should not be on talking. Talk is cheap. It must be on action."