If legislation drives technology, the technology will be outdated almost instantly.

They are supporting the Taliban right now--Iran--with resources, money and weapons.

Haqqani continues to be a big threat not only against the coalition but also the Afghan people.

Why does it matter that we continue to work with the Afghan Security Forces to ensure that Afghanistan does not go back to a place where it becomes a haven for a group like al-Qaeda?

I want to thank you, General, for your tremendous service to the country and for your family and for all those that serve underneath you.

Does it matter to our security?

it is almost a self-perpetuating failure----

information, I think, is important, as well.

I think Ronald Reagan once said, there is nothing closer to eternal life than a government program.

if the VA almost wants to--I mean, I do not want them to want to undermine the access to non-VA care

So, I am hopeful, in the long term, that we are not just allowing the VA to want to perpetuate their own system, but we really do look at what is best for the veterans.

I think it is really important, and I hope that you also look at, as you look at this, how embracing has the VA been of access to non-VA care.

I want to start by commending you, Secretary McDonald, for the efforts that your team has done to settle the lawsuit out in west Los Angeles.

I wanted to go to the opposite end of the country to my district in New Hampshire and talk briefly about the Veterans Choice Program.

And can you talk about the role of the Department of Energy in encouraging, looking at the use of thermal biomass throughout the Federal Government?

I read with great interest the President's recent executive order planning for Federal sustainability in the next decade.

What do you mean by a non-trivial potential?

we would like to stay in close contact with you about this and then work with Mr. Lilley and others in the community to make sure that the revenues that are generated in an appropriate way be directed toward this plan to end homelessness…