"I want to thank Senators Cantwell and Barrasso for holding this important hearing today to consider, S. 919, the Department of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act."
"I will continue to work with you, other stakeholders and my colleagues to ensure that Congressional actions are guided by the principles of self-determination and self-governance."
"I want to take this opportunity to formally thank you Senator Cantwell for your very able leadership of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs."
"I think the sequester has an effect on that."
"A strong trilateral relationship can be an important deterrent against regional threats such as those posed by North Korea."
"I believe that closer ties between the People's Republic of China and Taiwan are a positive development."
"Relations between Japan and the Republic of Korea, two of our closest treaty allies, remain strained."
"With this additional funding as a result of this agreement, how will DOD prioritize readiness funding levels for these fiscal years--by program or capacity, and what will the readiness impacts be for ..."
"My best to you in achieving the balance and meeting the needs of the marines."
"Sequestration in 2016 is an issue that we're going to need to deal with in a sensible way."
"There is growing concern among U.S. allies and partners that the United States will be unable to follow through on its commitment to the rebalance due to declining defense budgets and continuing secur..."
"I think the prevention aspect is one where I would really like to see more specific kinds of programs."
"I think the sense is that 63 cents of every dollar going to personnel costs is not necessarily the kind of balance that you would want to have in order to make sure that your readiness needs are met."
"cybersecurity plays a vital role in the security of our Nation."
"It is wonderful to see such a diverse group of nominees and to have all from one State."
"I would like to echo acknowledging the diversity that is represented in our nominees this morning."
"Perhaps we need to make sure, because I am holding letters from over 200 major domestic and foreign institutional investors who are very concerned that the SEC has not promulgated a rule that would di..."
"I am not against arbitration clauses per se, but when they go this far basically to trump federal law, I think that we need to address the situation."
