I share my colleagues' concern that a good man has been put in a very difficult spot.

Ultimately we're going to have to conclude, are they capable of doing this?

I would encourage you to look at that, because if the Turks for domestic political reasons feel that they're forced to take more overt action that could have consequences.

I appreciate your candor in that regard.

influencing cross-strait relations between China and Taiwan.

Because balance is fine, but, if there's a tilt, tilt a little towards the troops.

I do believe I will be working with the Secretary to continue putting pressure on NATO in order for it to fulfill its commitments in Afghanistan.

Clearly, the figures show that they're pumping some of these new revenues back into refurbishing their military?

Welcome to the arena, and fight hard for your troops.

I am sure for enlisted men and women as well.

I spent some time at some of those bases that Senator mentioned, Jacksonville, Mayport, those places.

This issue is close to our hearts in Delaware.

I commend the Administration, we've been critical of the Administration for some of the things that they've done.

Mr. Chairman, you've been here less than 2 years and you're already running the place.

I am concerned about the environmental impacts of the additional delay.

You said what I wanted to hear, October 15th.

I am confident we can address these issues before us today in the same bipartisan way that we have addressed everything from intelligence reform to the ongoing investigation of what went wrong during Hurricane Katrina.

I think most people in my State realize that we are not all taking bribes and we are not all lobbyists or crooks, and I agree with them.