Dr. Miller, your testimony refers to advances in computing to millions of trillions floating point operations per second or Exascale--are you working with the DOE's Office of Science computing program on this?

I am concerned that in the administration's section 1251 report (on funding), much of the planned funding increase for weapons activities do not come to fruition until the second half of the 10-year period.

The NIF became operational in March 2009.

There seems to be a lot of debate about refurbishment versus component replacement.

I take it then that you feel no constraint in looking at any of these options?

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Juliana Manzanarez and Jonquilyn Hill, who are interns in my office, be given floor privileges during the pendency on this tax extenders bill, H.R. 4213. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

Mr. President, I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that a hearing has been scheduled before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Burris). Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Florida is recognized. Mr. LeMIEUX. Mr. President, I come to…

I am concerned that this responsibility is not being met.

Mariah, just to follow up on what Senator Dorgan asked about, you were saying what allowed you to do better was being surrounded by other native students.

These children deserve more.

I agree with Chairman Dorgan that if you really put your mind to it, you are going to get everything done that you want to do in your dreams.

We are very, very close to getting done, hopefully in a matter of days in the Senate, the Tribal Law Enforcement Act that we have introduced.

Tribal education is crucial to sustain the culture and traditions of our Native peoples.

That is really unacceptable. If you have made the conclusion that this person is not a good leader in one school, what makes you think they are going to be a good leader in another?

American Indian youth have to endure unacceptable disparities in services and outcomes.

This is the first hearing and the opening hearing to lead us to work on this education issue in a more focused way.

I don't think there is any doubt in terms of how we answer that question. It has left Native American students behind.