I think that, as Senator McCain has said, this is a very important matter.
I think in effect doing a referendum of the service of the members of the armed forces on a policy matter is a very dangerous path.
If I believed that a quarter of a million people would leave the military immediately, if given the opportunity, I would certainly have seco...
An overwhelming 92 percent of troops who have worked with a gay or lesbian coworker say there was no negative effect on their unit.
Much of the concern about open service is driven by misperceptions and stereotypes about what it would mean if gay servicemembers were allow...
the certification requirement... ensures that a repeal of this policy would be conducted in an orderly manner.
The only way a law can change is if Congress acts or if the courts overturn it.
Our plea to Congress is to not leave the fate of this law to the courts.
The American people spoke loudly and clearly.
No tax increases for nobody.
If we are going to succeed in the new launch vehicle, we have to have a design based on as much of the technology that has already been deve...
90 percent of your covered employees, even at the lowest maximum level, don't reach the annual limit.
I'm glad that you have called this hearing on mini-meds, because, of course, they have received a lot of attention recently, especially sinc...
I am very pleased to hear both of you being very clear and very supportive, and that is what we all are looking for to go forward.
So, a $15-a-week amount, by the employee, could provide a $5,000 maximum coverage.
But, they do have the federal requirements, which is going to mean that they have to meet certain standards.
I am pleased that the President does focus on the need to use the station for this purpose and has extended its capability...
I have long believed that in the operations of the government, the national policy should serve to drive the allocation of resources.
