I do have a question regarding the global war on terror, which we all realize I think requires a different strategy.

That's probably a very safe answer for you right now.

Doctors at a Washington hospital say South Dakota Senator Tim Johnson is improving.

His medical problems have threatened to cost the Democrats their slim majority in the Senate.

The money was -- was -- was proposed to be provided a year ago. Second, you know, it -- it -- just is -- is frustrating that -- and -- and -- and -- and...

This Senator's condition could have huge political ramifications here in Washington.

I believe Congress and DoD must work together to improve the financial literacy of our service members and crack down on abusive and truly predatory practices by any lender.

I share DoD's concern about service members falling into a cycle of debt whether through inappropriate use of credit cards, payday loans, or other forms of credit.

I think it is easy for us to sit here in a committee room and say that, Well, these military personnel should just forego getting credit.

I appreciate that the Committee is meeting today to address this issue of critical importance.

I will wait until I have a chance to ask questions. I want to thank you for holding the hearing.

I want to thank our witnesses for their testimony, and we look forward to discussing further...

I appreciate having the opportunity to work with you, Mr. Chairman, as well as with Senator Clinton, in including provisions that would promote biofuels research.

The proposed rule change would have a big impact and lead to a lot more efficient operation of dry mill ethanol plants.

I just think that this whole debate really is about American energy. It's about getting away from our dependence upon foreign sources of energy.

It seems to me that they ought to be able to part with at least some of them for some of the housing crisis problems we have in Indian country.

It seems to me that FEMA ought to be more creative, ought to be more innovative, ought to be thinking outside of their own little jurisdictional box.

And it will be struck down as unconstitutional at each and every appellate court level, up to the point that the Supreme Court would be the only court left to consider hearing it.