the lesson--unsatisfying as it might seem--is that outside actors, the U.S. among them, should deal cautiously with Lebanese affairs.
But, it also sits in a very rough neighborhood today, with many outside forces attempting to upset the balance among its sectarian political...
This hearing is very timely, given a number of international conferences on Lebanon and upcoming elections in Lebanon in May.
Today, Lebanon forces--faces enormous challenges. Security is first among those--these issues.
Lebanon has been a regional center for finance and trade for centuries, and has always been an important nation in the Middle East.
I have had the same challenge as I have dealt with some of our European friends to explain to them about the branches of government.
Are either one of you aware, or has it been suggested to either one of you, or have you seen any evidence of any kind that any U.S. person w...
Their annual appropriated budget of $2.9 billion for the entire agency simply won't be able to account for the $11.6 billion backlog in main...
Our national parks have long been thought of as America's best idea. In fact, they have other complimentary names, such as our crown jewels....
I am pleased all of the bills we are considering today honor that promise, and I look forward to working with Chairman Bishop and this Subco...
It is long past due that we discuss the backlog maintenance in our national parks.
The parks belong to the American people and we should care for them as our own.
We are also considering the Legacy Act, introduced by Congressman Hurd.
This legislation uses unobligated revenues from all energy sources to pay for the backlog maintenance in national parks.
I don't want to pit any programs against each other, I simply want to focus our efforts on using the long-time practice of existing energy r...
I am thankful to Congressman Hurd, Ranking Member Hanabusa, Congressman Garamendi, and Congressman Schrader for supporting this bill in an e...
I introduced the LAND Act to help pay for both backlog maintenance and the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
We are absolutely looking at the flexibilities of being able to bring people from academia, industry into the government and send them back ...
