the rich history and unflagging service of the men and women at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard highlighted by Senator Akaka continues today. Once again our Nation is at war, and our Naval Forces engaged in the global war on terror can rely on…

I wish today to urge my colleagues to support the Rockefeller substitute to H.R. 2881, the Aviation Investment and Modernization Act. Aviation is a central element of our globalized economy. The United States is the world's leader in…

in 1898, when the United States defeated Spain in the Spanish-American War, we found ourselves suddenly becoming a colonial power. In opposition was the Philippines. Until the end of the war, World War II, we exercised jurisdiction over…

when the Spanish-American War ended in 1898, the Philippines became a possession of the United States. It became a colony of the United States. We hate to use that word because we frown upon colonial powers, but we became a colonial power…

I wish today to support S. 2663, the Consumer Product Safety Commission Reform Act. The leadership of Senators Pryor and Stevens in negotiating this bipartisan compromise bill allows the legislation before the Senate today to move an…

since its founding in 1775, the U.S. Army has served this country well for over 230 years and has played a decisive role in protecting and defending freedom throughout the history of the U.S., from the Colonial period to today, in wartime…

I believe we must not only greatly increase the Commission's resources, but we must also overhaul the Commission's responsibilities and authority to reflect the 21st century marketplace.

I would like to thank the committee, along with Senator Durbin, who has long been a strong consumer advocate, for their foresight.

We cannot expect this overburdened agency to prevent dangerous toys and products from ending up on store shelves in its current condition.

As Chairman of the Subcommittee, this is my number one priority.

Thank you very much. You know, I really think we should add to our congratulations to both of you.

It is time to get these missile defense capabilities operational and fielded.

I believe we can finally say, with confidence, that we have turned the corner.

We cannot achieve our plans for exploration of the Solar System if we go it alone, and our performance today will impact our ability to recruit partners for the future.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's missions are vital and important to our understanding of the Universe and to improving our existence on Earth.

Ultimately, the Nation and this Congress choose to invest in a space program not because we dream of far off planets but because we want to leave Earth a better place to live.

I look forward to examining these issues today along with the Subcommittee's new Chair, Senator Bill Nelson.

I am dismayed that the request significantly cuts NASA's investment in the interagency Climate Change Science Program.

we have to balance those sorts of assessments, which I think have some credibility, with a gross adjustment in the other direction, which might feature leaving Iraq to al Qaeda.

AQI would attempt to use parts of the country--particularly al Anbar province--to plan increased attacks in and outside of Iraq.

We must not shrink from our responsibility as a Nation to care for those who have become ill, injured, or wounded in the service of our Nation--and we must do better for those suffering from PTSD and TBI.

the best way to prevent a terrorist safe haven in Iraq is to help the democratically elected Iraqi Government establish an Iraq that can sustain, govern, and secure itself.

My reasons are much more personal.

Al Qaeda will portray any failure by the United States in Iraq as a significant victory that will be featured prominently as they recruit for their cause in the region and around the world.

Senator Inouye and the late Senator Stevens wrote the FCC stating that the Commission did indeed have authority to intervene.