"It appears that Chairman Jaczko has let politics trump science here."
"Do you consider his press release an adequate response to your report?"
"I truly believe the Chairwoman when she speaks to her concern and recognition of the vitality and importance of the Coast Guard."
"So more resources would help you?"
"Thank you. Let me thank you for your service and that of all your personnel. We greatly appreciate it."
"I am concerned with the continued delays with full implementation of the TWIC program."
"I might say, Admiral, that I believe that we have to engage priorities."
"I also believe this system will help us hold insurance companies accountable for covered losses rather than forcing taxpayers to foot more of the bill through the deeply indebted National Flood Insura..."
"Just stunning when you think about that number."
"It is essential, I should say, for building a stronger workforce."
"I am grateful for the opportunity to be here today, and I would like to thank the witnesses for taking the time to share their insights with the subcommittee."
"This is a critically important priority for the country, what happens to our children."
"I believe this proposal will provide more structure in the marketplace, which should increase the availability of insurance and competition, thus driving down premiums over time."
"Thank you, Senator Mikulski, for chairing this important hearing on quality early education and care."
"It was wrong then; I think it's wrong now."
"I certainly share concerns about how those dollars are distributed."
"I believe that we would be more successful in Afghanistan by reducing our troop presence in the south."
"That present policy has had an enormous toll on American lives and on American treasure."
