We strongly supports the Committee's action that fully funds the investment proposals for the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

They're here united in an unwavering desire and commitment to the health of the American economy over continued political rhetoric.

I think the embargo against Cuba should stand until there is a real movement toward freedom and democracy.

As CFO at Education, Don will work with Secretary Riley to ensure that the tax dollars of hardworking Americans are not wasted, but instead directed 100 percent to bettering education in America.

I think Hezbollah should stop its attacks, and I think Israel should stop the bombardments.

I am saddened by the devastating losses caused by the flooding of the Mississippi River and its tributaries.

I will have appropriate consultations with Congress and appropriate conversations with the American people.

The Committee bill would fund the President's request for budget authority sufficient to meet the $67.6 million investment proposal for SBA Sec. 7(a) loan guarantees.

If the United Nations troops were attacked there, we would do our part to protect it and by making available air power.

We are pleased, however, that two provisos restricting the activities of the Board would be removed upon nomination and confirmation of a new Board.

I think that they should always be willing to talk, but we're not going to try to impose a settlement on them.

I just believe that they could do more.

Nobody defended it; nobody said what was in it.

Without it, we can't go forward.

This policy should also be applied to any employee who is needed for emergency law enforcement, relief, or clean-up efforts authorized by Federal, State or local officials having jurisdiction.

We are prepared to fulfill our commitments, yes.

The atmosphere and discussions here is not as bad as--if anything, it's a little better than it was before the initial votes were taken.

I don't, because I haven't--no one's answered the question that--almost all the ones who say that also say I want $500 billion in deficit reduction.