Daniel Inouye

The question before us is whether, even with the commitments that have been made, this is a good deal for consumers.

As Senator Inouye pointed out, size cannot be the determining factor in an antitrust evaluation.

Do you think that nurses are adequately prepared and trained to serve men and women with problems that didn't exist during my time?

I have many questions here. I'd like to submit most of them.

Secretary Sebelius, last October Dr. Mary Wakefield, the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, visited Hawaii and I would like to thank you for your support of her trip.

NIH intends to dedicate a conference room to honor Senator Weicker's legacy of contributions to the advancement of human health through research.

I greatly appreciate your commitment to preserving the honorable recognition of Governor Weicker.

What plans do you have for future support of this dramatic increase in funding for a program of considerable importance to low-income seniors and community service agencies throughout the country?

The people of Hawaii were very grateful to host her visit and thankful for the opportunity to discuss critical healthcare concerns of the State.

We will keep on paying.

So I can assure you that if we are to maintain this strong military posture, we will have to look into military families.

We must not close Walter Reed prematurely.

This is not the time to reduce support for research that is vital to our Nation's continued security in a global atmosphere of uncertainty and asymmetric threats.

We ask you now to continue your leadership and fund the Program at $150 million and maintain its integrity.

Our obligations under Article 5 remain clear, and our commitment to defending against threats--wherever they may originate--to our security and that of our Allies is unwavering.

I wish to thank the Congress for your unwavering support for our troops in the field.

Our future security concerns require a whole of government effort, not just a military one.

I am honored to be here and pleased that this subcommittee is focusing its attention on the OCRP.

The military serves America best when we support, rather than lead United States foreign policy.

As goes Kandahar, so goes Afghanistan.

May I assure you that the subcommittee will most seriously consider your request. That, I can assure you.

So this matter is a matter of personal interest. So I can assure you this subcommittee supports it.

I can assure you that the subcommittee is well aware that the men and women who serve in uniform are all volunteers.

The majority of threats facing the United States require integrated interagency and international initiatives.

I, too, served in the military at one time, and I know what shortfalls can do.