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Definitely an exciting transformation, again, a lot of trepidation with these airmen as they transition from their known unit into something that is totally new, much more technologically advanced.

This is a difficult issue. Any time we face BRAC, there is a lot of trepidation in our communities that go through this.

This does not guarantee that you will not be retaliated against, with emphasis upon even though retaliation for making a protected disclosure is illegal

That is the only way to say that the culture needs to be changed if the President says it needs to be changed.

The way they act, then you find out they do not respect whistleblowers.

I hope you will do all you can to reverse that.

Whistleblowers are a very important part of Government operations by exposing waste, fraud and abuse, to help keep Government honest and efficient.

I have suggested to five Presidents individually and it has never been done and I do not imagine it will ever be done.

The retaliation at the FBI reflects a culture and that culture needs to be reformed both legally through actions of Congress

Thank you very much. I am glad you are having this hearing.

Whistleblowers are still fired, still demoted, still discredited, and oftentimes ostracized, all for doing what I consider a very patriotic duty, and that is telling the truth.

The DOD is planning to transfer operational control, or OPCON, of South Korea forces to the South Korean Government in the event of another conflict on the Peninsula.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Iowa will be postponed. Amendment No. 41 Offered by Mr. Polis The Acting CHAIR. It is now in…

There has to be a way to double-check regulations and rules from one agency to another.

I see this as a massive land grab that will hurt Iowa agriculture by regulating farmland instead of the navigable waters as Congress intended.

In the end, and in conclusion, Mr. Chairman, it is the people who decide the division between the three branches of government. And I think they need to declare war on the enemies of the Constitution.

Too often the current debate on tax reform has been preoccupied by talking points about so-called 'wealthy' not paying their fair share.

I think that, on balance, it is time to do that as well as reform the tax code.