Thank you, Mr. Chairman. When you think of coal and jobs, you don't necessarily think of Kansas. But in Kansas we depend on affordable, abundant energy to build airplanes, to grow crops--all of the things that come with affordable energy…

The TAP redesign is an important part of the Administration's efforts to ensure that America fulfills its obligations to these Service Members, Veterans, and their families.

Yes. Thank you for the question. I know that there is some confusion around this.

Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Braley, members of the Subcommittee, this concludes my statement.

What a difficult hearing with so many topics and how the world changes so often and so rapidly.

What is the definition of 'now is the time'? From many of our perspectives, now is the time has been true for a long time.

I spoke with Governor Brownback last evening and I spoke again with him on the phone this morning during this hearing.

I think we are at the point now, Madam Secretary, at which there is no reason for you, your Department, not to allow the facility to proceed.

Next week, following Senate action on a 6- month continuing resolution to keep the Federal government funded until March 27 of 2013, Congress is likely to adjourn until after the fall elections. Really? Seriously. In other words, over the…

I wanted to come down to support this piece of legislation. It's important to America and to the taxpayers to protect them. I want to thank Chairman Stearns and Chairman Upton for letting me participate in this important investigation…

This week, Moody's threatened to downgrade the U.S.' credit rating if Washington fails yet again to deal with the long-term debt problem. This is not news. We were downgraded last year, but instead of acting to fix the problem, this…

Our governments and our people have successfully prevented the tragedy of 11 years ago from being repeated, but we need to be mindful of the fact that it does little good to protect ourselves from without if we allow ourselves to become…

Oh, tremendous days are ahead of us. They say, hey, just stop doing a little of what you're doing. I'll even admit it. Some of them even say, you know what, what's there right now, as much as I don't like it, if you could just keep it the…

Fifty-five percent death tax. I mean, that's the one that hits the heart of my small businessmen and -women. And they're trying to hand on their business to their children or their grandchildren or someone else they choose, and…

I appreciate the opportunity. Just like my colleagues, I've spent a little time in the real world. Some call it a recess; for many of us it was time to go back home. I admit in this job, I'll admit that I would much rather not be here and…

I would suggest maybe a little meet between the two of you.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Tax reform may not be as exciting as watching Team USA win a gold medal, but for a CPA who specialized in tax, comprehensive tax reform is the Olympics, and we want to win a gold medal for the American…

I know there is a lawsuit. Ms. Nord, do you agree with that statement, that it has gained wide approval and acceptance?