I think in all the testimony it was a very comprehensive approach to how we solve obesity.

I join you in welcoming all of our guests and thank them for taking the time out of their busy schedule to travel to Washington to share with us examples of what States are doing to improve our Nation's public health.

We've learned, in Washington, if it's printed in the paper, it must be fact.

At the end of the day, I realize that you'll be part of an Administration who has a President that will set the agenda.

Would you agree that the Navy has a statutory responsibility, here, to act as promptly as they can?

Since the Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 was unanimously passed by Congress in May... it would now be prudent to review the FMTV rebuy within the guidelines of this new required process.

A little bit of background. Currently the Department of the Navy, the primary party responsible for Camp LeJeune, for the Marine Corps, is asserting that it can determine which Federally funded and statutorily mandated scientific studies…

I show great favor towards anybody who graduated from Wake Forest, because it shows good judgment by not just the students, but the parents.

It's absolutely crucial that funding commitment happen before we get to the end of January.

Thank you so much for your commitment to our country, to our military, to the men and women serving in the military, and, in particular, to their families, too.

I was just wondering, what steps can we take in working with the Mexican Government and security officials to curb the flow of cash and these assault rifles across the border?

Transnational terrorism, I think, is among the most important threats that the United States must be capable of combating and deterring.

I think that there will be such a large number of children going to the schools in the community also, that a lot of attention needs to be addressed to that issue.

The people of North Carolina are very pleased about the results of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission.

Beyond housing, there is nothing more important than education in the minds of the family support groups at home.

I truly hope to be able to provide the support and advocacy that the many North Carolina men and women in our Armed Forces deserve.

I agree with Governor Mabus that this is an extremely high priority for the Department.

Recently, Senators Burr, Bill Nelson, LeMieux, and I sent a letter to Secretary of the Navy Raymond Mabus urging the Navy to fully fund the mortality study.