I appreciated everyone's expressed commitment, again, to the health and well-being of all the servicemen and women and their families.

I certainly agree with that, and hopefully, if we adopt a clean energy standard, it will include biomass as part of that.

As we draw down our forces in Afghanistan, the Afghan Government will need to be able to provide for its own security.

I hope you will look at programs like New Hampshire's and some of the other States that have been so successful.

I think you will get confirmed. I wondered, 'Hmm, why does he want to do that?'

I hope you will take a look at this.

It was really quite amazing.

The Department is committed to meeting the statutory obligations under title 10, which require an annual review of contracted services.

I would just like to reiterate how important this program is. I think it's a model for the rest of the country.

We owe it to the Belarusian people to continue supporting them in this critical pursuit.

The integrity of the elections was so flawed and so bad that it requires that election to be held again.

we will continue on this committee and in the Senate to watch very closely what happens and to do everything we can to try and address the repression that you are experiencing.

Bringing someone like Natalia to testify before the U.S. Senate is a wonderful thing to do.

What a shame for a European leader to make such a statement.

I think the Senate recognizes the ability to use sports in a way that makes a statement.

Thank you, Madam Chairman.

Do we expect them to do that?

They are going to remain peaceful and work through political means that they can inside and outside the system.