I urge the government to do what is right, not only of its people, but what is clearly in its own interest, and end this policy now.

I, too, want to begin today by thanking the Senators from Maryland and Tennessee for the work they have put into this process. It is important. It is important that Congress have a role in reviewing any deal the President concludes with…

I wanted to thank all of you for being here to discuss one of the most devastating events that happened to the Gulf of Mexico.

I want to thank all four of you for being here today, for your testimony, for your time.

This oil spill in April 2010 had an impact on small businesses that rely on fishing and tourism dollars.

In order to achieve its mission, the Coast Guard faces fiscal challenges.

The Coast Guard is quite unique in that it is the only U.S. military service not within the Department of Defense.

I thank the Commandant of the Coast Guard Admiral Zukunft for appearing before this Subcommittee today to discuss the resources and priorities for the United States Coast Guard, and commend his service to our country.

this bill will be funded from existing R&D appropriated funding, that it will be deficit neutral, and that VA cost estimates are correct, if maybe even high.

You look up the word leadership, and there's a picture of him in the dictionary.

Everything that has gone wrong in her life will go right for that child.

It's time for a new generation.