I believe that it is a responsibility for us when we have our veterans, that they deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.

Mr. Kendall, are you aware of Rosoboronexport's activities in Syria and how that company, which is affiliated with the Russian Government, has continued to arm the Assad regime and enable that regime's murder of its own citizens?

do you believe it is appropriate to be paying taxpayers' dollars to a Russian company that is arming Assad and enabling his murder of over 8,000 civilians?

I believe we should minimize using cost-plus contracts to procure major weapons systems.

So crazy that nobody would ever do it.

I appreciate all of the witnesses being here today

Given the cargo capacity of the KC-46A, to what extent will the basing criteria consider an installation's proximity to deep water ports or major interstate highways?

To what extent will the length of the existing runway, size of the existing aircraft parking ramp, or presence of large existing jet fuel storage be taken into account in the basing criteria?

Mr. President, I am pleased to be able to join my colleague from Maryland to try and point out how this issue is being manipulated. Almost 2 years ago, Congress--this institution--voted to end discrimination against women by health…

Madam President, I certainly share the concerns of my colleague from Missouri, and I share the concerns of my constituents in New Hampshire and citizens across this Nation who see the recent rule issued by the administration for what it…

To what extent will the basing criteria take into account an installations proximity to other military installations that would provide cost-effective joint basing and efficiency opportunities?

One of the things that was touted in Chicago and that is talked about to address those fiscal challenges is the new Smart Defense Initiative.

Is there a general acceptance now by the Kosovars that those monasteries are important historical and religious--I don't want to use the term 'artifacts'--religious symbols?

I want to follow up on the economic question that you asked Mr. Pekala, to Mr. Levine.

I think an environment of fear is a complex thing, and without having been there myself, I wouldn't want to ascribe the origins to it.

there is a connection between rule of law, and free and open elections, and government values, and participation in NATO.

We continue to object to the presence of Russian troops in the occupied territories, and we strongly support Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

And if I am confirmed, I will do my best to listen; to understand the interests of all the stakeholders in this issue; and to work with our international partners, with the Congress, and with the government and the people of Kosovo to work…