If the Federal Government absolved--if the trust responsibilities were absolved, is that something you would support?

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.

I have to believe that it is probably one of the most cost-effective programs in the United States Government.

When does the president's proposal actually reduce the debt on America?

I am very troubled by the mandates that have been proposed about religious organizations.

When I visit with constituents, they are worried about a deficit, but more importantly, they are worried about the debt.

But the president does not propose to ever actually balance the budget, is that correct?

What do I tell my veterans, Mr. Secretary, when they say, 'You know, we would like to attend our local hospital...'

I also fully believe a $15 Federal Flight Deck Officer as a last line of defense on an aircraft is absolutely essential.

I will tell you, ma'am, speaking from the position that I have flown as a pilot and also as a Federal Flight Deck Officer, you may think that the flight deck door is the last line of defense, but it is that armed pilot in the cockpit that…

the Great Lakes are not just a treasure for the Midwest, but actually for our country, and actually for the globe.

Can you foresee how many years, decades that might occur?

What kind of message do you think it sends to pilots who are willing to join this program on their own dime, take personal vacation days off of work, pay for their own lodging to train for the privilege and the honor of protecting their…

I commend your--the Administration for working with local ranchers and other private land owners to establish the Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area in South Florida.

I think what Professor Hayek would also argue is that government intervention into regulation in order to achieve certain political ends could also create a problem.

Thank you, Mr. Secretary, for all of your good work on behalf of our heroes.

Today there is a massive 10-year cash flow deficit of just over $1 trillion.

Time is running out for us to find a solution to ensure full disability benefits will be paid.