I am also concerned about providing adequate employment assistance to veterans, especially with the thousands of new veterans expected from the proposed DOD drawdown.
I think you are the one that can break those silos.
You can't shortchange cleanup on the eve of asking Congress for another BRAC round.
It is a good thing we have the control of your budget in our hands.
I have suggested to the Naval Postgraduate School... that they actually implement a course in UXO technology.
I really want you to figure out how we can get some more money for that account.
I am a strong proponent for Monterey because you have got the language component there.
I want to know where that will be.
National security depends on the wellbeing and quality of life of people in America. That is the first line of national security.
I am the proud author of the California Organic Act, and I am very proud that you have hired Kathleen Merrigan to be your Deputy Secretary.
I am surprised to see that the whole program was flat-funded when it has had such incredible success in increasing market share and jobs in ...