I think Mayor Bloomberg has shown some extraordinary courage here.
Politically, it's not wise at all. But it was the right thing to do.
I would be just -- I would be happy, as would most Democrats, if the thing would be -- just go away.
I disagree with Senator Reid. He's a dear friend and I support him. I disagree. And if Islam would have attacked us, I w...
It's the difference between having the right to do something and it being the right thing to do.
the 2010 QDR lacked a clear future planning construct going forward 20 years.
the administration exempted the defense budget from spending freezes being applied to other parts of the government.
the initial legislative intent behind the defense QDR has degraded over time.
I am very concerned that a major fiscal issue is completely missing from this discussion.
I completely agree with what both you, Senator Conrad, and you, Senator Gregg, said at the beginning about our longer-te...
If the more difficult fiscal scenarios that you, Senator Conrad and Senator Gregg, were outlining in the beginning start...
This is not just a Southern issue. It is not just a Gulf Coast issue.
So you haven't been able to help one community?
I hope that Assistant Secretary Darcy will accompany me to the Netherlands, where they protect their people from floods.
This really is an issue of national significance.
I want to begin by saying how pleased I am to host this joint meeting.
We will continue working with all of our stakeholders to analyze and identify flood risks.
We have to figure out how to live in a sustainable way.
