"how could that be, since those are 200 troops that specifically provide support for the Global Hawk program?"
"Congratulations on the chairmanship of this committee, a very important one in my mind, and certainly for all of the Nation."
"We also recognize that our maritime economy contributes almost $649 billion annually to the U.S. gross domestic product, and more than 13 million jobs."
"It is my understanding that the Coast Guard is going to be significantly affected by sequestration."
"Well, it then appears that there--is there going to be a 20-percent--21-percent reduction in the operations of the cutters, other boats, as well as the aircraft?"
"I would appreciate you delivering to the committee a detailed accounting of changes in operations, maintenance, administrative overhead, and other activities as a result of sequestration."
"As the new chairman of the subcommittee, I look forward to working closely with the Coast Guard and my colleagues to get new assets operating as quickly as possible, and to find other ways to improve ..."
"March 1st is coming, and sequestration along with it. It is my understanding that the Coast Guard is going to be significantly affected by sequestration."
"Africa is a national security issue for the United States."
"We are currently, today or tomorrow, going to vote for an $88 billion appropriation out of the National Defense Authorization Act for Afghanistan."
"The underlying issues of illegal exploitation of natural resources is one of the major problems in this region."
"What actions are being taken by the Department of Defense to address the trade of ivory within the Democratic Republic of the Congo and central Africa?"