I think the presence of this panel illustrates how complicated and challenging the writing of a farm bill is going to be...
Might it be more prudent to invest in alternatives that have the necessary components for economic viability in the near...
I do not know of any hotter seat in the country right now than yours, looking at the gasoline prices at the pumps.
I cannot think of another higher priority on our list of challenges that we face in the domestic economy than the cost o...
The President's fiscal year 2013 budget request shows a decrease in funding for nearly every important Civil Works accou...
I continue to work on behalf of the community to ensure that the new facility balances their priorities with the best in...
I hope you can help us figure out a way to move forward with allocation of previously appropriated funds.
Mr. Chairman, I join you with pleasure in welcoming the Secretary and the Chairman to the hearing and all of you who are...
We thank you for your service to the country and your dedication to your role in helping protect the security interests ...
I believe this is going to be an important asset for us to have, particularly with increased drilling up in the Arctic r...
For parochial interests, we build ships in Mississippi.
We want to do what we think is best, in the best interests of the country.
I come before you today with grave concerns regarding the state of our nation's defense spending priorities.
These are more than just dollar signs on a page, these are real reductions in the readiness and capabilities of our nati...
I am here to inform the men and women of this committee that this is a risk to our national security that I am not willi...
Personally I think there will be some savings from the winding down of actions in Iraq and Afghanistan, but too often we...
My biggest concern remains the fact that the president's budget includes a reduction of more than $5 billion from last y...
I think the military can be more efficient and more effective. I think we can find some cuts, but you know, $5 billion i...
