Ted Stevens
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Ted Stevens was a prominent U.S. Senator from Alaska, serving from 1968 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he was known for his influential role in shaping federal policies related to aviation, telecommunications, and infrastructure. Stevens was a key advocate for modernizing the air traffic control system, emphasizing the need for quick action to prevent aviation gridlock. His tenure was marked by significant contributions to Alaska's development and federal funding for various projects in the state. Stevens was the longest-serving senator in Alaska's history and held several leadership positions, including Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman.
I would like the committee to have sort of a flow chart on how you decided to disperse the wounded from Afghanistan and Iraq.
We encourage you to consider a commission for the Guard and Reserve for the 21st century.
Not that I have anything against Global Hawks. They're a very sound platform.
I think you make a good point, but on the other hand, none of the research you are talking about will be available by the time we either win or lose completely the war on terrorism in the Middle East.
I do hope there's going to be some competition, because I see the Global Hawk as one platform.
Well, we will look into that cut. It is sort of a different type of reduction. We do not have any support for it yet, but we will inquire into it.
On behalf of all of our soldiers and their families and the medics, I deeply appreciate the unwavering support that you and this committee have given us all.
I want to tell you before we finish our bill we will confer with you to make sure that you have the flexibility you need to use any funds that are available, not just in the Department of Defense, but to the President, period, to assure…
We would like to urge Congress to continue to resource the National Guard and Reserve equipment accounts.