So until some sort of centralized management or process is established at DOD, knowing that that is not there, how is DOD doing with regard to cutting waste and fraud by reducing the amount of improper payments, even if it is very…

I look forward to continuing to work with you.

I reaffirmed my commitment to addressing voter discrimination through the Department of Justice.

We will remain actively engaged with all sides in Egypt to promote a quick and responsible return to a sustainable, democratically elected civilian government.

Encourage the UAE to underscore in its engagements with Egyptians the importance of avoiding violence.

The use of force and incitement to violence by any party is unacceptable.

We should strengthen our position as the top natural gas producer, because in the medium term, at least, it not only can provide safe, cheap energy but it can also reduce our carbon emissions.

Education remains a top priority in my administration from cradle to career.

The economy is showing signs of improvement, but I share your frustration over the pace of economic growth.

The bottom line is natural gas is producing jobs. It is lowering many families' heat and power bills.

The United States is encouraging all political, military, and religious leaders in Egypt to remain engaged in dialogue.

All Egyptians must come together to find an inclusive path forward.

A political process that includes participation by all parties and groups is critical for Egypt's stability.

I announce that the Senator from Washington (Ms. Cantwell), the Senator from North Dakota (Ms. Heitkamp), and the Senator from Maine (Mr. King) are necessarily absent.

We're talking about the lessons we're going to learn in Afghanistan.

I was utterly shocked to find out that the administration decided that they were going to leave no residual troops.

Since I only have 1 minute, I want to just quickly say I'm a veteran of the Iraq War.

my big concern is the number 2014 for the year to withdraw from Afghanistan was pulled out of a hat, and it was pulled out for political reasons.