I believe we have more flag officers than we did in 1990, yet we have a fraction of the force.

I am specifically concerned, of course, of the district I represent for the reduction of 80,000 personnel of the Army.

The E-7 with 28 years does not earn more retirement because he and she served longer and sacrificed. How should that be considered again as fair?

This budget offers no apology for the program reductions that go to the heart of our military capability.

I must be counted among those members with serious reservations about the budget request and the reductions in force.

I just am incredibly disappointed with the lack of finesse that has gone into this process from all of the branches of the military.

America remains at war today with a ruthless and committed enemy that shows we must have resolve to stop the enemies overseas to protect American families at home.

Mr. Speaker, last Friday, the Department of Energy announced its decision to bring small modular nuclear reactor technology to the Savannah River Site in Aiken and Barnwell, South Carolina. SRS plays a vital role not only in the Aiken…

Startup companies--companies under 5-years old--create a very substantial part of jobs added to the economy.

You have to convince me that it is important and helpful enough to send a person to jail who wants to exercise their right not to answer it.

Not only did we meet with people who came back to Libya from the University of Alabama--if there had been anybody from North Dakota, I would have known about it, I assure you. We met a person who was detained at Gitmo--you talk about a…

Madam President, I wish to add my gratitude and recognition of Ambassador Patterson and her whole team--the State Department team on the ground. They did a very good job making the case to the Egyptian Government. But we have to all…

And I will turn it back over to Senator McCain. I can tell you that very few people in Egypt, almost no one in Egypt realized somebody from North Dakota was being held. You were on message. You were very effective. I hope Staci and her…

I think this is a very good topic to be talking about-- the future--because this is an episode that could have destroyed the relationship before it had a chance to mature. What am I concerned about? I am still concerned about the…

Mr. Speaker, earlier this week I was fortunate to chair a House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel where we had a hearing in regard to receiving information concerning the administration's military personnel budget overview…

I grew up with a real understanding and appreciation of how hardworking and capable the people of India and China are.

That is really very positive. Another positive spot is Palau and the strategic significance of Palau with the territory of Guam that we appreciate so much.

It has been really good to see the developing relationship with India.