Unfortunately, in the past, their administratively promulgated size standards have been inaccurate.

This program protects investments we have made through the 8(a) service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses and other small programs.

Given the challenging economic climate we are facing, TSA should be making personnel decisions and any decisions that impact spending with a keen eye towards their impact on enhancing and improving security.

The growth of TSA's bureaucracy has outpaced the number of travelers the agency was designed to protect.

I note that the President's Budget Request for the Army failed to include any OCO funding for depot maintenance.

I am very concerned about the drastic reduction that the Army is taking between FY12 and FY13 in depot maintenance funding for ground combat vehicles.

Does the Army plan to request any waivers for any systems or sub-systems?

Securing our Nation's transportation systems is paramount, and for that reason we must ensure that every dollar TSA spends directly addresses that goal.

I believe TSA is capable of doing just that without compromising security.

Our Nation cannot afford additional reductions in our military.

I will oppose any initiative that seeks to undermine the preeminence of our military.

I remain deeply concerned that the more problems we have with mounting debts and runaway mandatory spending, the harder it is to keep our commitment to our Nation's veterans.