In this challenging fiscal environment, I will do my best to support the continued progress of science and U.S. competitiveness.

The Congress has provided additional equipment funding for the Guard and Reserve in each of the last 32 years because year after year, the President's budget fails to sufficiently fund Reserve components.

I will continue to do all I can to support your vision of good jobs for everyone, because a strong economy depends on a strong middle class.

I appreciate that under your leadership the budget request for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) continues to support the Native Hawaiian Health Care Program.

Every $1 that CMS spends on reducing fraud and waste returns $7 to the U.S. Treasury in real dollars.

Reforming healthcare is not only the right thing to do, it will save taxpayers money and reduce the deficit.

The President has proposed a nearly 50 percent cut to the Community Services Block Grants.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Our economy, our country is facing a budget deficit, and you have been tasked with significantly reducing the Department of Defense's (DOD) budget plans in an effort to cut down spending.

You've brought up a matter that's very personal to me because during the war I got about 30 transfusions. I just must have been lucky.

I'm certain you're aware that this subcommittee is deeply concerned about the rising rate of suicides. We will make certain that these funds are used for research and prevention.