The first requirement is to be more aggressive in negotiating the proper set of agreements so that our security interests and the security interests of Iraq both be achieved.

The Iraqi security forces still need our help, and there are gaps in our current strategy.

The recent nationwide coordinated attacks demonstrate that Iraqi intelligence is deficient.

Mr. Speaker, over the past month, the price of gas per gallon has increased by 31 cents, with an average cost of $3.83 per gallon. This weekend the President said that his administration could not do much to provide relief at the pump…

I know of your personal commitment, but I am concerned about the formula, particularly with TRICARE fee increases, that an E-7 who served 28 years is going to pay more than an E-7 who served 20 years.

You have to tell Secretary Panetta this is FUBAR [fouled up beyond all recognition].

I appreciate so much your service. It is so reassuring to know that the survival rate of our military is the highest in world history.

Even in this tight fiscal environment, the Military Health System must continue to provide world-class health care to beneficiaries.

Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. I would like to welcome you to a meeting of the Military Personnel Subcommittee.

America has long been seen as an example for the rest of the world in democracy and diplomacy.

The Air Force has announced its intention to reduce the number of bases that will receive the Air Force variant of the F-35 in order to reduce sustainment costs.

I am very concerned that the Wall Street Journal last night reported that the Administration is offering a compromise regarding night raids in Afghanistan.

Well, again, I appreciate both of your service. Thank you very much.

I sponsored a resolution on gender-based violence in Haiti to reassure the people of Haiti, particularly the women and children, that the United States remains a committed partner in the fight to end all forms of gender-based violence in…

I hope they do. Because when I read about it, I just--it is appalling that they would actually give a green light to the other side.

I cannot think of a single example where an increase in a tax or a fee ever reduces the price for the consumer.

Since the Administration has been in office, the last three years have seen the fewest acres leased for oil and gas development in the last 30 years.

If we were to open up these areas, America is blessed with the abundance of oil and natural gas resources.