John McCain

Mr. Kendall, to what extent should the Air Force contemplate off-ramps from the block-buy?

We look forward to meeting with you and others on this issue and the other issues such as the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) and other concerns that I have raised.

I do not know why it would take 3 months to ask for an outside study.

I am sure the people who are being slaughtered in the streets of Homs, Hamas, Idlib, and other places are very grateful for the food and tents.

Right now I understand it has been $1 billion cost overrun. Is that correct?

As far as the Gerald R. Ford is concerned, also would you tell us how much more in cost overruns we expect on that particular product.

Would you provide for the record what you think will be the additional cost overruns associated with the development of this aircraft?

Do you know what the administration's view is?

It is not time for plan B. It is time to continue the hard work of plan A and complete the transition to the full Afghan responsibility for their security by the end of 2014.

I think we have a role to play, a constitutional obligation, and I think some of those obligations and roles that we are playing are being ignored by the Secretary of Defense.

As President Obama has said, containment is not an option.

I do not want to accommodate him.

I will not vote to approve these or any other nominations until I am satisfied that there is the proper compliance with laws that are passed by the Congress of the United States.

The purpose was to promote our nation's environmental policy objectives by reaching out to achieve consensus.

Tribe just sit down.. just listen to the Resolution Copper, they refuse to do it.

It is not what America is supposed to be all about...

We can get this copper from this mine Mr. Chairman or we can import it from someplace overseas. There will be a continued demand for copper in our economy.

At every hearing, this projects tremendous environment and economic values are reaffirmed yet at each hearing we see these same agitators trotted out to play the tired role of Industry obstructionists.

I strongly support NEPA's goal of informing officials, stakeholders, and the public about the environmental implications.

Feeds unsubstantial claims that mine will eminently affect the environmental quality and cultural resources.

[a]ll these people what is a chance to work.

I think the rationale for this land exchange is clear.

I'm pleased the Committee recognizes that this bill is a top-priority for the people of Arizona and the nation.

We have always been the ultimate arbiter of what we believe is in the public interest, and we should retain our authority to do that.

Unfortunately, Mr. Chairman, today's testimony by the Administration includes no meaningful recognition of the Mine's national importance.