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I think the recent attack has really captured the Nation's attention and focus and sort of underscored the increasing violence and the range of Somali piracy.

And as a result, subject to special insurance premiums that could cost shippers $10,000 to $20,000 more per ship through the area.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

This year, we are expanding the number of MTFs that provide chiropractic care to Active Duty servicemembers from 49 locations to 60 locations.

Mr. Chairman, I appreciate very much the perspective offered here, and I hope that we can use the insights as we shape policies to deal with these very important issues.

We need to shift away from a focus on pay entitlements to one of recovery, rehabilitation, transition, and making the servicemember a viable member of society.

In my view, the existing funding formula is no longer serving the best interests of each state and the traveling public.

This Administration believes that people should have options to get to work, school, the grocery, or the doctor that do not rely solely on driving.

Public transportation does not exist as a practical matter for average South Dakotans to attend a PTA meeting or to get to church on a Sunday.

I believe there is a proper Federal role in promoting the safety and security of our national transportation system.

I think Senator Hutchison today--her proposal to let some states opt out of the Federal program represents one path forward.

Our bill would give states the choice to opt-out of the Federal highway program and instead be rebated Federal fuel taxes collected within their borders.

I feel this is unwise and would have a particularly negative effect on large rural states such as mine.

During your Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on April 28, 2009, understanding the sensitivities surrounding this matter, I asked you what you thought of strategically dispersing our carrier fleet on the east coast and whether or not…

As our Nation's veteran owned small businesses encounter a challenging environment, it is important that we continue to provide oversight on small business opportunities for veterans and service disabled veterans, and review laws that are…

I applaud these efforts and the work of the thousands of Federal employees tasked to assist our Nation's veterans.

I am a little concerned we are going to be dealing with it in the surface transportation bill.

I look forward to working with all of you and hope that we can find some solutions and some good results for the American people.