Richard Shelby

And the field centers would contribute to the overall program?

Plus you have flexibility that way.

That's a big leap, isn't it?

Are you familiar with that announcement?

Will you check on that and get back to us?

What about NASA's unique needs and DOD's requirements? What kind of challenges do you have there and how do you address those challenges?

Most of us, if not all, believe that NASA is still vastly underfunded, considering the potential there

I want to work with you and the administration to try to get more funding for vital programs

I am particularly interested in the subject matter of this hearing.

I felt confident at that time that the United States government had the statutory tools it needed to make our country a safer place.

I worked closely last year with the Governmental Affairs Committee to help draft the provisions of the Homeland Security Act crating an intelligence fusion center within the Department of Homeland Security.

Thank you Madam Chairman for calling this hearing today to examine the President's proposal to form the Terrorist Threat Information Center (TTIC).

I thank my colleague for making me aware of his interest in this project. I know you recognize that we have a great many requests for funding and we are working hard to provide the appropriate levels for each one within budget constraints…

I will be mindful of the Senator's interest in this project during conference deliberations with the House.

I note for the Senator from Utah that the Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee has already allotted $666,000 for this project in the Fiscal Year 2003 appropriations bill.

I am now convinced that an accounting on behalf of the victims, the families left behind, and the American people must include a comprehensive examination of how every relevant agency of our Government performed or failed to perform prior…

I believe the Army's decision not to upgrade the remaining forward deployed 112 M113A2s of the 2nd Infantry Division in the Republic of Korea and the 352 M113A2s in Europe belonging to the 1st Infantry Divisions, will at a minimum, leave…

As the Senator knows, one of the most versatile and successful programs in the history of the Army is the development and fielding of the M113 Family of Vehicles. The Army has been in the process of up-grading these vehicles so that they…

I believe the off-the-shelf FOGM can provide an acceptable alternative to NetFires if circumstances require it. I know that with Senator Inouye's leadership, we will keep on top of these critical technology issues. I look forward to our…

I applaud and share Senator Inouye's desire to strongly support the Army in its transformation to a lighter, more deployable, agile, lethal and survivable force, in order to meet the challenges we have today and certainly expect in the…

I rise to add some clarification to the unanimous consent agreement which will allow the Senate to proceed to consideration of the Export Administration Act (S. 149) with 2 days of debate. In discussions with Senator Thompson, he related…

Likewise, I am well aware of your support for the program, and I know how important it is to rural areas including the community of Muscle Shoals, Alabama. I will work with the Chair during the conference to address the concerns you have…

I would say to the Senators from Colorado and Oklahoma that I am certainly aware of the actions of the states on this and I would agree that their views are of utmost importance in any final designation. I would share with the Senators…

And I provide you similar assurances of support for your project, as you have described it, during the conference on the Transportation appropriations bill.

The committee is aware of this project. It is my understanding that as one of the fastest growing commuter rail systems in the country, Metrolink is integral to the commuting requirements of the citizens of the Los Angeles basin. It…