I come from an oil and gas State, and we know how to do those things.

I applaud the focus on Native American youth. I think you know that has been a major interest and concern of mine.

Just want to make the point, as we look at building out education opportunities, the recruitment and training of a workforce that can bring that jobs development, it is critical that we make sure that we recognize the critical cultural…

Thanks, Kevin.

I think there can be all good intentions at the top. But if those attitudes do not filter down, with respect to tribal sovereignty, and with tribal self-determination, those conflicts will continue to have a direct effect on the quality of…

Mr. President, I wish I could rise today to talk about the underlying legislation we are supposed to be talking about, which is a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, and also address the President's Executive order on…

there has been a lot of discussion today about whether we have too many regulations and what the impact is.

I think we have a window of opportunity here with Democrats and Republicans alike interested in this issue.

The Air Force is committed to continuing the work done by Operationally Responsive Space (ORS).

Thank you, Chairman Barrasso.

Like you, I am concerned about the impacts of sequestration on our military readiness.

And I know that you are putting a top priority on this and being very aggressive. Thank you very much for that.

Yes. The Air Force is prepared to work with the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense.

I believe that the F-16 mission will continue to be an important mission for the Air Force, but I am also looking towards the future and the potential for the F-35.

We are learning how important early childhood education is. There is no doubt about that.

I frankly think the language the administration put forward is a good start, and maybe amended some.

Like Senator Markey, I voted for the 2001 authorization when I was here.

Mr. President, I want to take 60 seconds before the two leaders speak to welcome a North Carolinian, Randy Cash, who was appointed the national chaplain of the American Legion on August 28, 2014, at their annual convention in Charlotte…