I voted against moving forward on this legislation before we got the results of this survey, because I believe very strongly that it is important to listen to the people who are serving and to consider their views.

I take the point in the study about the percentage of people who have served alongside gay members having a higher comfort level.

I'd just like to again conclude by expressing my respect and appreciation for the work that General Ham and Mr. Johnson did on this survey.

This is a 343-page report. 160,000 respondents and, most importantly, this was done without politicizing the men and women in uniform, which is vitally important in our society.

I was encouraged by the president's remarks regarding his perhaps not having reached out enough to us in the last session.

I think the Deficit Commission concurred with those of us who believe that the commercial side... is going to be a critical part of our space future.

I hope in this coming year we will get a chance to look at this issue more deeply and make sure that America takes an appropriate leadership role in this field.

Yes.

I'm asking for basic data. Data you could provide in 1 day.

We have a series of questions that are data-oriented, that literally could be answered in 1 day.

These problems may have resulted in problems for borrowers who otherwise may have been able to pay their mortgages.

Many Members up here--I mentioned Bob Menendez, among others in this Committee, going back a long time who talked about this literally.

Let me echo what Sheila said on the issue of the housing market and just add to that something I noted in my written testimony.

It is important also to remember that while it was servicers who caused this problem, it is borrowers who are, of course, paying the price.

They had plenty of warnings from Congress.

I would not support an individual who would do something like that.

Any proposal relating to major changes affecting unified combatant commands should be guided by a clear process.

The present lack of transparency and consultation... stands in stark contrast to how these decisions traditionally are made.