I do want to thank all our nominees for their willingness to serve.
I want to associate myself with the comments from the Senator from Indiana with regard to that issue. I absolutely agree with everything you...
We all know the important role that newspapers and the press have played in the development of our Nation and our democracy.
I believe in deterrence. I am a firm believer in making a hard target.
Do you see that role as protective in nature, or is it more reactionary?
The Coast Guard has deployed at least one law enforcement detachment to the U.S. task force currently patrolling off of the Horn of Africa.
I think the recent attack has really captured the Nation's attention and focus and sort of underscored the increasing violence and the range...
It is not going to solve the entire problem, but it will certainly save American lives.
We need embarked security teams, armed escort security teams.
I think we all agree that the absence of stable government in Somalia remains the single greatest challenge to regional security.
And as a result, subject to special insurance premiums that could cost shippers $10,000 to $20,000 more per ship through the area.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. Chairman, I appreciate very much the perspective offered here, and I hope that we can use the insights as we shape policies to deal with...
This year, we are expanding the number of MTFs that provide chiropractic care to Active Duty servicemembers from 49 locations to 60 location...
We need to shift away from a focus on pay entitlements to one of recovery, rehabilitation, transition, and making the servicemember a viable...
During your Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on April 28, 2009, understanding the sensitivities surrounding this matter, I asked you ...
I think Senator Hutchison today--her proposal to let some states opt out of the Federal program represents one path forward.
I feel this is unwise and would have a particularly negative effect on large rural states such as mine.
