It is unsustainable too.

Our job is to deliver the best care that can be possibly be given to our veterans.

So this is where democracy works its best and works its will, and it is very important that we have this.

I think we need to talk about this, because you and I both know in our communities how integral they are to the fabric of our communities.

I would very much like to work with you, as you get these answers, because none of us on this committee, to my knowledge, since I have been on the Budget Committee, has asked about the non-profit sector.

I would like to ask you a couple of questions. Do we know how much of this budget would be implemented by the non-profit organizations in this community and across the country?

I think you guys can do it better. And again, I would make the argument if we do it on the front end and we plan accordingly, I think we will save money as well as integrating.

I would like to shift gears here a little bit and talk about a part of the budget that we usually do not ever discuss here in a budget committee.

I think all of us know it will end up being better care for our veterans, and the plus side is it will save us money.

Senator Cornyn and I worked on a prescription take-back to try to make it easier for people to get things out of their medicine cabinets.

This is an issue that resonates with me. We are trying very hard to move the VAWA reauthorization to the floor.

We have received testimony in the record that suggests that female officers may not be getting bulletproof vests that fit properly.

Tim Walz, Minnesota.

I thank the gentleman from Michigan. I'd also like to thank the chairman for his support of this bill and eloquent response on it. It's been a long 6-year journey to pass this reform. It has taken hard work and a bipartisan effort. The…

Mr. President, I am on the floor today to discuss something that has been a top priority for me in the Senate; that is, the critical need to get serious about building a new energy agenda for America, one that keeps our businesses…

It baffles me that anyone could think it is a good idea to move ahead with a mining project without gathering the necessary information.

This land exchange concerns me for a number of reasons. One major concern is the fact that it authorizes immediate mining exploration in an area that is considered sacred by Indian tribes.

I think we can all agree that creating American jobs is a good thing. Reducing our dependence on foreign minerals is a good thing.