"General Kehler, are you committed to robust efforts to reach out to Members of Congress, especially on the House and Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittees, to ensure funding of the 1251..."
"my responsibility is to help advocate for that [Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD)] capability."
"Though the recent Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) recommended to 'expand future long-range strike capabilities', I am uncertain as to what the Department of Defense (DOD) actually is pursuing."
"What concepts appear to be the most promising and what is the timeline to develop and deploy?"
"General Kehler, do you agree it is important to determine deterrence requirements and the types of forces necessary to achieve those requirements before engaging with the Russians in another round of ..."
"General Kehler, how important do you believe it is that the updated/revised 1251 plan be funded by the administration and Congress each year?"
"I continue to applaud the holistic approach AFRICOM has taken towards U.S. foreign policy in security, development, and the global fight on terrorism in Africa."
"I would just like to echo the point that Mr. Simpson said."
"I am always amazed at the diversity of Indian Country, and I have learned more about fisheries from Mr. Dicks."
"They still have frankly the same trust rights and same negotiated privileges as those back on a reservation or in an area of historic jurisdiction."
"This is actually one of the highlights of the year for me, Mr. Chairman, to have the opportunity to hear so many voices from Indian Country."
"In terms of law enforcement, I saw a little bit in your testimony, what is the size of your total budget and what are the sorts of things you need from the BIA."
"You made a pretty strong pitch for Johnson-O'Malley money, which I could not agree with you more since about 90 percent of native kids are actually not in reservation schools, they are someplace else,..."
"I just think it is really important to do what your tribe has done, and you have to be well situated."
"It shows an awful lot of initiative."
"Actually, my chairman and I would have probably have a difference on this because I think this legislation should have been enacted separately."
"But part of not complying with the law is explaining to us why you are not complying with the law."
"I applaud President Obama for wanting to make more steps towards transparency, but I would caution him..."
