I believe it was President Kennedy who said we'll bear any cost.

Actually, when you get them to spool up, that is really the best time to deal with them, is it not, if you can catch them?

Well, I would agree with you. The competing in the world of ideas, showing a better way, the other path rather than The Shining Path in Peru was very important.

I am concerned, and I know some of my colleagues are concerned that--a question was raised earlier about does this money allow the Iraqis to pay back the debts to France and Russia and others who supported Saddam Hussein.

Yes, that and trying to avoid the problem so it does not get to a criminal prosecution is ought to be the goal and certainly that has been the theme here.

Well, so training and perhaps one or two specialized personnel in the Department who would have specific training...

You know, I am interested because, obviously, one of the abuses that I mentioned earlier was financial abuse, and a long, long, long time ago I used to be in the consumer fraud racket, and fighting consumer fraud in the attorney general's…

The victims of elders abuse do not want to prosecute.

I appreciate very much the testimony that both of you provided.

That would require a very effective State or State and Federal entity that was actually doing something.

We simply cannot afford to look the other way and sweep the problem under the rug.

Yes, well, the first time I went to a county fair and a sharp operator bilked me out of my week's allowance, I was too embarrassed to tell my parents I had blown the whole two dollars.

There is a real challenge when abuse occurs in the home. Getting that reported, I guess, is the number one problem.

Our staff research indicates that only six of the 278 locals listed on your website filed Federal forms.

Let me just ask one more question. I have a commitment and will have to leave.

The Senate VA-HUD Appropriations Subcommittee will come to order.

I have been impressed consistently with your efforts and commitment to ensuring the fiscal integrity of NASA's programs.

I hope you will convey the, as all of my colleagues do, the best wishes on behalf of the people that we serve for the military men and women who are at risk and know that our thanks and prayers are with them.