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Thank you. And my final question on the Fort Meade acquisition...

I wish to associate myself with the remarks of my friend from California, Senator Boxer. I rise today to speak against attempts to turn this bill--the Justice for Trafficking Victims Act--into a political football. While there are many…

For our Federal agencies then basically the concerns that you have raised about this bill are concerns that could be addressed to allow this bill to go forward for both of you.

I would like to get a better understanding of this bill and putting it into context.

Well, Hawaii has a lot of hunters and fishermen and women, so I certainly support these activities.

Well, I think it's important because clearly the majority of the people who enjoy our public lands are not hunters and fishermen.

I find these increases to be totally reasonable, but not fundable unless we deal with the sequester.

What I think would suffer would be innovation.

And we here want to make sure that this is successful and seamless and safe.

But there would be fewer officers on patrol, less money for training, if any money for training.

I support and many others support adjusting those caps to a more responsible level.

Your three agencies work closely to make sure that the Senate can operate safely, openly, and efficiently.

You keep us safe. You keep the place running. You make the Senate the Senate, and we are all very, very appreciative of the work that you do.

They play a critical role in assuring the continued operation of an open and democratic Congress.

I want to talk a little bit about the Pacific Pathways initiative, which is designed to develop relationships and elevate the Army's commitment to the region.