07/13/2011
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"I am pleased there is another $55 million overall in the work plan to complete the project, so I just want to start by saying thank you since I know not every opportunity is taken to thank you for bud..."
"Thank you very much, Chairman Alexander. Thank you both for your forbearance and for your sound and solid leadership of this subcommittee and others."
"it is disappointing that the Administration's funding request is insufficient for what are the likely needs of the whole country."
"I was very disappointed to see the President's budget once again request only half of the amount required for these programs."