We're nowhere near the 50-plus that we would need for the steady state; is that correct?

Last week, in answer to questions, General James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Admiral Jonathan W. Greenert, Chief of Naval Operations, testified they would need 50-plus amphibious ships to meet the needs of the combatant…

What is your assessment of the risk to the Marine Corps' ability to execute its objectives, for example, in the Asia Pacific, if we do not provide you with the right number of ready, capable amphibious ships?

It is my hope that we will continue on that path.

This hearing is timely considering recent action at both ends of the Capitol.

But the function needs to stay?

Thank you, Chairman Pryor, for holding this hearing on reauthorization of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act, better known as 'STELA.'

I also ask unanimous consent that Representative Waters and Brownley be allowed to sit and question the witnesses.

Thank you for holding this important field hearing today.

We place the security of our aviation sector in the hands of the men and women of the Transportation Security Administration every day.

I would like to acknowledge Representative Waters, who represents the district the airport is in.

the overall response at LAX left much to be desired.

I look forward to hearing from Administrator Pistole on how he intends to ensure all TSOs are trained.

The state of affairs is unacceptable.

I would hate to see us cancel yet another international partnership in the same manner as we did with the ExoMars project.

The scientists and engineers who work every day to maintain U.S. leadership in space are counting on you.

We are not one to continue to rely on the Russians but, again, we have serious budget constraints.

While I do not always agree with the Administration's decisions, I appreciate the good people at NASA and their service to the country.