"I think that is one of the reasons why the NASA 2013 Authorization Act does direct NASA to come up with a roadmap."
"I believe that they must be accompanied by strong oversight provisions to ensure that taxpayer investments are protected."
"I look forward to working with my colleagues, as well as NASA and the Administration to tackle these challenges."
"I am encouraged that we are moving forward but I am not convinced that anyone believes we have done all we can to ensure that this Nation's cyber networks are protected and resilient."
"As this Congress continues attempts to reduce funding for preparedness programs, we need to understand that these reductions have a direct effect on the ability of first responders to save lives durin..."
"I was troubled to learn that 500 people remained in shelters a month after Hurricane Sandy."
"Each year, the Department of Homeland Security spends approximately one-fourth of its entire budget on procuring goods and services."
"Since its inception, acquisition management has been a challenge for the Department."
"Given these high costs, particular attention must be paid to the success of these programs and, where problems exist--and it appears as if the Department is continuing to throw good money after bad--p..."
"This act is a critical first step to protecting children in schools."
"I think that one thing is certain, that both of the grant programs are extremely important."
"For almost a decade, I have worked to improve disaster preparedness and planning for children and those with special needs and language barriers."
"Although they are on track to spend slightly less this fiscal year, the manner in which the Department utilized taxpayer funds to procure goods and services are of utmost concern."
"we need to elevate their voices. And we do that through less taxes, less regulation."
"they are talking about jobs. They are starving for jobs. They want to see this economy get back on track."
"we are fighting over shrinking discretionary budgets."
"I think it was just something that was a part of a bad bill that was put together, and we were never meant to get here."
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