I do think it is incredible to let needs be part of this equation in order for us to get some additional discipline.
I believe that the 1996 Line Item Veto Act ceded far too much power to the Executive Branch.
I think it is the right move. I am not a lawyer, but I know a lot of lawyers have views on this.
I think your receipt idea, I am more likely going to be signing on because I think it is a great idea.
Our proposal would simply update an existing budget process to give the President a targeted, effective tool.
We urgently need to pass a full year appropriations bill on defense for the remainder of fiscal year 2011.
Perhaps the greatest need of all right now is winning the war in Afghanistan.
But for that transition to be truly irreversible, and for it to lead to an enduring strategic partnership between the Un...
The surge did succeed.
I do believe that we can build on that progress, as difficult as that will be, and I believe it's imperative that we do ...
General Petraeus, what impact will the timely completion of the facilities and transfer to Afghan control have on our pr...
Can you provide this committee with a long-range construction plan to meet the facility requirements for Afghan forces?
To what extent is DOD working with the Government of Afghanistan to develop a realistic plan to replace private security...
General Petraeus, since last fall, you have focused on the perception by the Afghan people and the Government of Afghani...
Are you confident that this standard is being met now and will be met in the spring and summer as conflict intensifies?
General Petraeus, how far does ISAF need to go in order to get insurgents to the negotiating table?
General Petraeus, are narcotics still a major source of funding for the insurgency?
General Petraeus, can the plan accommodate up to 365,000 ANSF?
