I am disappointed in that. For example, my State has the highest percentage of students who qualify for the benefits of the title I program.
I hope the administration will look carefully at the decisions that are made by the congressional committees in the House and the Senate.
We appreciate their sacrifice and their service and their leadership in helping ensure that, here at home and around the world, our servicem...
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I join you in thanking the Secretary for your cooperation with our subcommittee.
the Navy is in the process of 'rebalancing' the force to reduce battle fatigue from multiple deployments
we appreciate some of the highlights you outlined and of your intentions as Secretary to solve some of the problems.
It's my hope that this hearing will allow us to identify some of the challenges faced by previous under secretaries.
Thank you, Senator Kaufman, for convening this hearing to evaluate the future of U.S. public diplomacy.
Public diplomacy represents an indispensable component of any viable foreign policy.
The decision was made around 1998, 1999, to move those within the Embassy and, as you might expect, the attendance at these centers dropped ...
I understand what Senator Kaufman and you are saying about expanding the budget. I also worry about the national debt.
What strategy would we have to find some more?
Our ranking member on the full committee, Senator Lugar, has championed reversing this retrenchment of the American Centers.
Well, one thing that bothers me, too, is the fact that we have level funding proposed by the administration for the REAP.
It's a pleasure to join you in welcoming the leaders of our doctors and nurses who serve in the military forces.
I wonder, just as a general proposition, the extent to which our services are able to recruit and retain qualified medical personnel.
Thank you again for being here and helping us review the budget request.
We set aside, in fiscal year 2009, $224 million in a program designated for Institutional Development Awards.
