White man racist nominee would be forced to withdraw. Latina woman racist should also withdraw.

That would be a challenge. We are still in the process of evaluating what the budget represents.

The last Shuttle flights are next year. Is that right?

I think it is important for us to remain competitive and stay ahead, critically in the best interest of this country.

We need to step back and reflect on what the Congress intended in terms of empowering tribal governments.

We really do believe that the Congress needs to fix this thing and fix it quickly.

It is definitely an honor to come before the Committee again and to share our thoughts and views of the countless tribes that we represent and advocate for their sovereignty and their rights as governments in our American political system.

The National Guard and Reserve Retired Pay Equity Act

We appreciate your service. We understand that a commitment to the military is a family commitment.

If there is something with respect to those Interstate Compacts that you think we need to deal with legislatively, I wish you would give us some recommendations there.

I appreciate Senator Graham's comment about TRICARE, and your responses are pretty interesting.

There is no reason, Ms. Smith, you ought to be required to fund private school for your children because schools in Washington, DC are inadequate.

This measure is necessary and it is very important.

I am honored to say that I gladly support this effort and look forward to the bill being signed today.

We have to give our financial institutions the tools they need to weather the storm and come out strong in the end.

So it's under the auspices of the U.N?

Just a question out of curiosity. We talk about a coordinated policy for us to support the temporary government that has been formed in Somalia.

Which U.S.-based NGOs are providing assistance in that camp?