Mr. President, I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at 2:15 p.m. in room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct an oversight hearing entitled ``Native Women…

Aloha and welcome to the Committee's legislative hearing on the Native Culture, Language, and Access for Success in Schools Act.

Ms. Johnson, the families of DS officers deployed to dangerous locations also face stress and hardships associated with having a loved one in harm's way.

The QDDR, which was Secretary Clinton's signature initiative when she came to the Department, was a strategic review.

I call this hearing of the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia to order.

It is clear to me that the Diplomatic Security Bureau has made great progress in meeting the demands of its expanding responsibilities.

Ms. Johnson, as more DS officers serve in conflict zones, State must be prepared to address the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder and other challenges associated with hazardous and high-stress tours of duty.

The success of U.S. foreign policy and the lives of the brave men and women who promote it depend on a robust Diplomatic Security.

It is important that we conduct strategic planning, and have contingency plans to deal with potential changes.

The need to ensure the safety and security of our Foreign Service personnel cannot be over-emphasized.

Ambassador, I am pleased that State and DS are taking steps to better support employees and their families when officers serve in high-threat posts.