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

I think a very strong argument could be made that the driver's license age is almost too old.

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

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?

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

I want to join in thanking both of you and the men and women who serve with you for your service.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.