Thank you very much, and again my thanks to both of you for your service to the country.

The other trend that, obviously, is at play here is the higher ratio of debt to wealth.

isn't it necessary to restore confidence in this system which has really betrayed so many of our seniors

At what point do you envision that the Iraqis themselves would take over a greater share of funding their own security?

So, soft-pedaling the plastic really is profoundly important, not only in an immediate economic sense, but also in terms of the long-term trends that you've identified?

I always worry about people that only have 2, 3, or 4 employees. They can't do this kind of stuff.

We have only to look at today's headlines to see how dangerous those places are to civilians as well as the military.

I worry that it is a day late and a dollar short.

Every homeowner deserves this type of assistance.

Every state needs to adopt this and other services to help give homeowners a fighting chance.

As I think you said, Senator, in your opening remarks, by enacting legislation in this area, the Congress would also be telling courts, not just Federal courts but State courts, that you should think about this.

This problem, known as 'robo-signing,' is particularly troubling to me.

Clearly, this entire program is voluntary, is it not, Judge Drain?

These types of mediation programs are one important way we can help families in Minnesota and elsewhere to stay in their homes.

I realize my time has expired, but if it were made clear that there is no shift in legal burden, I gather that concern would be addressed.

So if it were made clear that this program is completely voluntary, that objection, again, would be addressed.

I think that concern is belied by the experience in Connecticut where we have a mandatory mediation program...

We have learned something very important since the days that I served in Vietnam. I served in Vietnam.

Secretary Kendall, please provide the information that the CWC requested at its hearing on July 26, 2010, on the remedies DOD has used to combat human trafficking.

Richard Blumenthal said he misspoke but will not allow a few misplaced words to impugn his record of service.

The Connecticut Senate candidate said he misspoke but will not allow a few misplaced words to impugn his record of service.

On a few occasions, I have misspoken about my service. And I regret that, and I take full responsibility.

I hope they will reform the process on their own.

This legislation would very bluntly overturn the Supreme Court decision from February.

And if we are worried about litigation, I can predict to you 10 more years of crippling litigation in the wake of these two measures because they leave the basic legal problems unresolved.