I think it is imperative that we avoid it for many of the reasons that have been stated.

All three of those pieces have to be on the table if we are going to seriously deal with this.

The depth of denial in this country, not just in this town, about where the deficit is at, and what is going to be required to respond to it is unprecedented.

The Army will continue to play a key role in our national defense.

Over the last ten years, the Army has been an important part of our efforts to defeat violent extremists and ensure our national security.

We need a comprehensive approach that looks at revenue, mandatory spending, and discretionary.

I can't think of a better team than Secretary McHugh and General Odierno to lead our Army during these challenging times.

National security depends on the wellbeing and quality of life of people in America. That is the first line of national security.

I am surprised to see that the whole program was flat-funded when it has had such incredible success in increasing market share and jobs in this country.

I want to know where that will be.

So my question is, why is it so flat-funded? Why haven't you supported the Organic Data Initiative?

I am the proud author of the California Organic Act, and I am very proud that you have hired Kathleen Merrigan to be your Deputy Secretary.

Refuges generate $150 in local economic activity for every dollar it costs to run a refuge.

There are no firm plans being made, and these are the alternatives.

So bear with me because I don't really know anything about how it looks or what--I mean, I saw the map, but that is about it.

This Committee has oversight of the Fish and Wildlife Service, and during these financially austere times, it seems to me to be responsible governing to stop pouring taxpayer dollars into a parking lot that will wash away with more…

That is very important. That is extremely important. That is mainly why people come to Chincoteague, is to go to the Assateague beach.

So you are going to have to move the beach to nearer the parking stalls so that they will be--what, the proximity would be identical to where it is now?