No one should have the power to impose their faith on others.

I urge you once again to let Ms. Fluke testify.

The All Children Are Equal (ACE) Act (HR 2485) was introduced by Congressman Glenn Thompson and garnered broad, bipartisan support from 17 House colleagues.

Our job is far from complete. I commend this committee's ongoing efforts to reauthorize ESEA and look forward to the continued leadership committed to the current improvement in and support of our nation's public schools.

At the core of this issue is a misallocation of funds because of two separate weighting systems.

As pointed out, we talk about quality of life as well as what we owe our service men and women during the transition back into civilian life.

I think that gives us some teeth with it.

Well, we should be doing it for our D.C. schools too, because----

How this evolves for Egypt is just enormously important, not only for the people--not only for the Egyptians but also for the United States and for the region.

No matter what happens, the Congress is always going to make sure that our men and women in uniform don't have any worries, they get all the help that they need.

There needs to be a formula with accountability and transparency that makes sure that that child, and that child's family, is getting what they need.

It was our honor and our military's honor to assist our friends in Japan in delivering goods and working in partnership during the very dark days that Japan faced after the earthquake and tsunami.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

the service men and women will have what they need to perform their duties and their missions.

the U.S. Pacific Command budget request makes it clear that U.S. military readiness and Japan will play a vital role in our long-term military strategy.

Our friendship is not unconditional, that there are consequences.

Since the 20 years that Congress last reauthorized the FCC, this subcommittee has held oversight hearings to look at your budget and to also review how the agency is functioning.

The provisions included in the Student Success Act and the Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act reflect the input we have received from parents, teachers, principals, superintendents, and others in the education community.