The entity that is established to govern the forensic science community cannot be principally beholden to law enforcement.

Working to reduce corruption in Afghanistan has been a U.S. Government objective from the beginning.

The President's policy towards Afghanistan notes that part of our counter-insurgency strategy must include building effective local governance.

The activity we've noticed with concern in North Korea in the recent short-range missile testing has led to concerns about whether or not we are moving fast enough with a ground-based interceptor production line.

I appreciate your mentioning the MRAP vehicles, the vehicles that have been used in Afghanistan.

The Air Force is playing a unique and important role in the defense of our Nation.

The fact that there is one is too many.

In Iraq, we are on the path to stability and long-term partnership as codified in the Security Agreement.

We are committed to comprehensive accountability measures to ensure that these funds go exactly where they are intended to go.

Both DOD and VA support the Transfer of Personnel with the agreed upon language as contained in the bill sponsored by Senator Durbin.

I do not know if you happened to see a few weeks ago when '60 Minutes' had a program about eyewitness identification.

We need to be sure we provide them with the funding needed to continue to carry out their missions in the way they have in the past.

the Vice Chairman of the subcommittee, Senator Cochran, provided the leadership to accelerate the production of Light Utility Helicopters.

147 cases in a police lab mess called the 'tip of the iceberg.'

We have an important duty to provide for the medical needs of our active, Guard, and Reserve personnel.

I don't understand how this can be the top priority for the State Adjutant General for years and still not be included somewhere in the budget.

Mr. Chairman, thank you for your leadership of this subcommittee, and in the Senate, generally.

the largest employer of the Guard and Reserve activated did not.