We are going to need your continued leadership, because one of the challenges that we have in Congress is that this has actually become, unfortunately, a partisan issue for some.

In particular, Hawaii has the unfortunate distinction of being number one in terms of senior fatalities on the street.

It was incredibly disappointing to see that this became a sort of dividing line about whether or not you think people ought to use cars.

It seems to me that you need more budget certainty in order to do the planning necessary not just to maintain current levels.

I believe we must meet the C-40A inventory requirement and recapitalize VR-51's C-20G aircraft as soon as possible.

I do believe this is probably the least expensive way for us to extend ourselves in the Asia-Pacific region.

As you know, I support community planning strategies to create walkable neighborhoods and to take care of pedestrians.

I absolutely agree. I would just finish with this final thought. That is real money.

I found it totally outrageous, and I am not alone. Members of the Senate on both sides of the aisle found this to be outrageous.

Our budget hearings are critical so that we can understand the challenges that your agencies face.

Thank you Senator Schatz

I understand contract costs come in under. That is nothing to scold anybody about.

I think it is your job to ensure contract compliance, and it is Restaurant Associates' responsibility to not just go by the letter of the contract, but to understand they have a special obligation to their employees who are not paid enough…

Can you assure me that will not happen going forward?

I do not think it is Members of the Senate's job to serve essentially as labor lawyers for 86 individuals.

In the United States Capitol, we have a special obligation to take care of the people who take care of us.

Are you confident that they are complying with the terms of the contract?

Every worker deserves an equal voice and equal pay.