John Boozman

I think the bigger story in terms of U.S.-Cuba relations is it is a chance for Cuba to be more exposed to U.S. values and U.S. ways of doing business and U.S. freedoms.

I am encouraged by recent steps to reform the U.S.-Cuba relationship. Boosting our commercial ties would have significant benefits for both of our economies.

I think the standards that we use have to be mindful of the fact that the architecture that was put in place was designed to prevent the taking of risks that could add up to a risk to the country.

Unfortunately, the President has put forth a budget that is out of touch with the needs and concerns of hard-working taxpayers.

I really wish that you would look at that. It is something that we are looking at. We are having kind of a one size fits all, and again, I think the idea, like I said, that these banks are somehow responsible for that, I simply don't agree…

So cybersecurity is a huge thing that we are very, very concerned about.

While hard-working Arkansans have been forced to cut their spending significantly in the last few years, the President has been unwilling to do the same in Washington.

I think the VA can be very proud of that.

I just wanted to apologize for not being here during the entire meeting and really wanted to thank all of you.

One of the things that I am concerned about seeing in Arkansas is, the Choice Act and trying to make it easier on veterans.

This is great news for the parties involved in the negotiation and a huge relief for our economy particularly the countless American workers, farmers, and businesses that have been affected by the dispute.

For Arkansas farmers, businessmen and women, this really was a serious crisis where a lot of people were harmed by the slowdown.

I really feel like that is--if there is a solution, that that is one of the key components to it.

If you have hungry kids, then, again, it all--it all flows together.

You are exactly right.

I really want to follow up on what Senator Mikulski was talking about.

We want, also, to express our condolences to Josie Wells.

We appreciate all that you represent.

We have to figure out a funding process and make this thing work.

The good news is that there is tremendous congressional support in getting this done, on both sides of the aisle.

I recently joined 74 of my colleagues here in the Senate in writing a letter to express our concerns with the recent bid by the Palestinian Authority to join the International Criminal Court.

Helping resolve this dispute was a top priority, and on February 14, 2015, the President directed me, Secretary Perez, and Secretary Foxx to travel to California to meet with the parties to help them reach a resolution.

These are the States who are rejecting this. These States have actually said they cannot comply with it and some of them will not.

I am very much opposed to the rule but I do think you need to really look at the reliability and the impact it is going to have and the significant impact.

The committee worked really hard under Senator Boxer's and Senator Inhofe's leadership in trying to identify things to cut the red tape.