I am concerned about delays. I am also concerned that if we shortchange what we need to do now, we will pay later, either in late deployment...
Is this one of the top flashing lights for the next Secretary of Commerce to stand sentry over?
Now under JPSS, under the continuing resolution, we give JPSS $380 million. We understand that the need could be as much as $900 million.
I don't want a boondoggle in terms of the lack of weather coverage, and I don't want a fiscal boondoggle where, because we are not smart now...
We feel the same way. And we wish you Godspeed. I look forward to voting for you.
I am really proud of NOAA.
It is not something I would want to do, but as I am trying to restrict my focus on what I consider core functions of the Department of Justi...
And it's our job to resolve the crisis. Thanks for being so candid.
Because, I know that, in my subcommittee, in Commerce/Justice, I can't cut any more.
I'm very proud of the fact that Social Security is headquartered in my State.
Social Security is your program. This is the one program that the entire United States Government effects.
So, we're heading to a showdown.
I believe that demography is destiny.
I can't cut any more.
If there is a shutdown, would grant beneficiaries continue to get their funds?
I think this is really a big deal.
We have to make sure they have the right pay, the right resources, and the right respect.
I'm deeply troubled about where we are on the cuts to Social Security, the contemptuous attack on Social Security as a benefit.
