a continued acceleration of the construction of the new headquarters is in the best interest of our national security.

But sometimes if we have some focus on when there might be an ending point to where you see integration at least beginning--

I certainly appreciate and applaud the work that you're doing.

I'm glad you are, because, obviously, when it comes to processing claims, there are private sector examples that are investing considerable amounts of money on new technology.

I know my veterans back home are very interested, because they ask me when they come in to see me, 'Where is it going to be?'

Repealing Jackson-Vanik takes away this tool and opens Russia to U.S. competition, to ideas, and to transparency.

the United States should repeal Jackson-Vanik and pass Russia PNTR.

Repealing Jackson-Vanik weakens the ability of the hard-liners in Russia to rally anti-American forces.

Well, thank you, Madam Chairwoman. Before I begin, I would request unanimous consent that my introductory remarks for Ruth Gerdes be entered into the record as well.

we have a process in Florida that is not only bipartisan, it is nonpartisan.

the rule of law is upheld. And that is what makes our country so much different from so many other countries on the face of Planet Earth.