"You can immediately understand that Volker is going to be important, that Ambassador Sondland, the European ambassador who was also part of those meetings in Ukraine is going to be important."
"I hope, you know, if it's a nonpartisan or bipartisan investigation, you will you get both sides of the story."
"It is critical that we recognize the growing strategic importance of the Arctic to U.S. interests."
"Russia and China are making significant investments in the Arctic. To them, the Arctic is a new battlefield where they are seeking every advantage over the United States."
"The United States must not be caught flat-footed. To defend our National security, homeland security, and sovereignty, we must make needed investments in Arctic infrastructure."
"I am pleased that Congress has funded one new Polar Security Cutter for the Coast Guard and has appropriated funding for long-lead materials for a second."
"These heavy icebreakers are long overdue, and, once delivered, will greatly improve the Coast Guard's capabilities and presence in the region."
"Our Nation has not been the same since."
"This anniversary is a somber reminder of those sacrifices."
"However, we cannot lose sight of the continued danger posed by al-Qaeda and its affiliates."
"We cannot lose sight of the continued danger posed by al-Qaeda and its affiliates."
"This anniversary is a somber reminder of their sacrifices."