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let me join my dear friend and colleague from New Hampshire in paying tribute to so many things about Johnny Isakson. I know we are supposed to abide by the rules, address remarks to the Chair, and not speak to each other, and if I…
I will read the first two verses of ``Sermons We See'' by Edgar Guest. I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day; I'd rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way. The eye's a better pupil and more willing than the ear. Fine…
I have also advocated for the Coast Guard to do more, to do better represent the country it serves.
I would simply say in response to my good friend from Massachusetts: Where are the fast and slow lanes? They may happen sometimes. We have been warned for 2 years this is going to happen. It hasn't happened. What has happened is the…
in reserving the right to object, let me disagree fundamentally with my friends on the other side of the aisle about who is on the right side of history. I would simply offer to my distinguished colleagues and to other Members of the body…
Chairman Cummings knew that the Coast Guard work force needed to reflect the diversity of this great nation and I couldn't agree more.
I think everyone on this panel agree that harassment, bullying, and retaliation is illegal.
I am happy to be here simply because it has been a long time coming.
It is really encouraging to me, and I can tell the witnesses and the audience that it is not going to be another 20 years before we have another hearing in this subcommittee under the leadership of Albio Sires.
The strength of our military is our people and the strength of people is our diversity.
Despite the significant efforts made by the services, there are still areas for improvement.
Given that only 29 percent of 17- to 24-year-olds are eligible to serve in the military without a waiver, it is essential that services do everything they can to increase the recruiting pool.
I believe the Department may be viewing this as a cost-saving exercise when the actual purpose is to improve efficiency and healthcare quality.
I can tell you that many civilian healthcare networks are oversaturated and will not be able to absorb more patients.
I am also very concerned about the planned reduction in military healthcare billets.
We hold the Military Health System to a higher standard than civilian healthcare, given your important mission.
I ask unanimous consent that following the cloture vote on Executive Calendar No. 353, the time following the recess until 4:30 p.m. be reserved for tributes to retiring Senator Isakson; further that the time from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. be…