So when we have a chance to do something to keep people healthy, keep them alive, then why look at the dark side? Look at the positive side.

I thank you, Senator Collins, for your leadership, and I thank your colleagues in the Senate and House who recognized the great return on investment from the Special Diabetes Program.

We are losing a half-billion dollars a year in landings, $2 billion a year in economic activities, and tens of thousands of jobs.

Well, I understand, Senator Brown, when Sam Adams held forth here, they did not have a public address (PA) system, but I am also told they did not need it.

We have been trying for years to get the Department of Defense to give us audited financials--for years.

I think we will leave it open for the next couple of weeks.

In terms of what our responsibilities are, as Senator Brown knows certainly as well, maybe better than me, but we play an oversight role.

the road to improvement is always under construction.

not all travel is bad. Senator Brown and I actually got to know each other on a congressional delegation trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan, and that was a good learning experience for both of us

I just want to say, thanks so much for making the time to join us today and for providing really an excellent statement.

there has been a little bit of discussion on this already. I want to come back and just make it clear, at least for me.