I hope that I speak for Senator Hirono, my ranking member on the Subcommittee on Seapower...

Given the Short-Wave Infra-Red (SWIR) threat that our Armed Forces face today, can you detail near-term fielding plans for a SWIR-defeating signature management camouflage system for Rapid Reaction Forces, given that Service-wide fielding…

I just wonder who, in that whole list of neighboring countries, has the capacity to go in and retake this territory?

I think everybody has been saying boots on the ground are going to be needed to defeat ISIL.

I hope we do. Last week before the committee, I pointed out to Secretary Carter and General Dempsey that things are headed in the right direction in Afghanistan.

I think I'm learning that the French, for example, aren't quite there, but there's a determination to get to 2 percent of GDP for defense quicker.

There is a feeling among many people in this city that actually the administration is not speaking with one clear voice on this.

It is hard to square the two statements coming from two members of the same administration.

It causes me concern that Secretary Kerry would feel this way while at the same time trying to negotiate a nuclear deal with this terrorist nation.

The most important piece is the political piece and you have leadership that is able to bring the country forward.

We are going to have to insist on more of a contribution from our international partners.

The Thompson amendment to the Student Success Act is a commonsense amendment that ensures millions of poor, minority, and disadvantaged students will not be overlooked in the chaos that emanates from this rewrite of our educational policy…

I thank the gentlewoman from New York for the time. It is quite clear that a short-term CR is not in the best interest of the country. It is quite clear that the politics of Homeland Security puts us at risk as a Nation. All of the things…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 620, after line 8, insert the following: SEC. 802. DELAY OF EFFECTIVE DATE. Notwithstanding any other…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Mississippi will be postponed. Amendment No. 44 Offered by Mr. Scott of Virginia The Acting…

In taking from the comments from the speaker in opposition, you want the States to certify, but you want the Federal Government to provide the money. What we are saying is, if the Federal Government is providing the money, then they should…

denying information to ASAP or Congress about the Commercial Crew Program is unacceptable when the hardworking American taxpayers are footing the bill for the program, and the safety of our astronauts is on the line.

The commercial space industry will ensure that America remains a world leader in space exploration.