We know you have a signing ceremony in the White House, and we will get you to the White House, also known as the 'church,' on time.

From my own experience as District Attorney of Philadelphia, I saw firsthand the assistance of jail sentences holding down white-collar crime.

The experience with Qaddafi in Libya is heartening.

There is knowledge that there were charges for those who had already died?

The issue of exercise and diet offers the prospect for holding down health care costs.

I request that you report back to the Subcommittee within 3 months as to what you intend to do about a policy of recommending sentences.

I appreciate your initiative. While you have only been in your position for a short period of time, can you provide me details on what initiatives your department is putting forth for rural education?

The Administration has focused a lot of attention on immediate job training related to the current economic downturn.

Thank you for your leadership in convening today's very important hearing on the President's fiscal year 2010 budget request for the Department of Homeland Security.

For fiscal year 2010, DHS has requested a $96.1 million increase for southwest border security measures.

It is better than last year.

We feel fairly treated. We are equal partners with the Air Force.

It's those concerns that led Senator Harkin and myself to ask for a Government Accountability report.

I was struck by a line from your written testimony, when discussing the overarching priorities of the Kerry-Lugar bill.

The effects of the crisis are somewhat mitigated as families in Mardan and surrounding area take in some of the refugees into their homes and guesthouses.

As civilians flee the Pakistani Army offensive in the Swat Valley against Taliban extremists, the seeds of a future crisis are being planted.

We all recognize the potential for alienation and extremism that can arise when refugee populations endure for extended time periods.

What I'm looking for is a sense--a certainty of a strategy that will take this money and put it to good use.