This is the right mission, though talk of it as a pivot is misguided.
It is essential that the U.S. military maintain its active and stabilizing presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
Congress will not pay that bill.
The current Okinawa-Guam realignment plan is unworkable, unrealistic, and unaffordable.
We will continue to do so and that requires the sustainment of U.S. military power to secure our vital interests.
The people in my State are hurting, and this mine is an economic opportunity that should not be squandered.
nothing ion this bill circumvents consultation.
Senators Kyl and Reid, seeking a broad clarification of the Wire Act's parameters.
all it is, is just an undeveloped campground for the Forest Service.
there are 'no waivers.'
Senator Kyl does not believe that a TRUE public interest determination such is this is necessary.
I believe it was Senator Kyl who said that the legislation that has come over from the House totally protects Apache Lea...
I urge my colleagues to support this land exchange.
I support H.R. 1904 as passed by the House of Representatives.
The Administration's apathetic view of the Mine is disgraceful and frustrating, and should trouble every member of this ...
One of the reasons why this land exchange is necessary is there is something called the copper triangle.
totally protects it, so there is no issue there.
NEPA is fully satisfied.