Without the contribution that the Jones Act brings to the support of our industry there is a direct threat to national defense.

Would you all agree that cybersecurity is an ever-changing environment? It is like the new arms race.

I represent a state that is 90 percent dependent on shipping and the Jones Act does provide us with that reliable service.

I wish to associate myself with the remarks of my friend from California, Senator Boxer. I rise today to speak against attempts to turn this bill--the Justice for Trafficking Victims Act--into a political football. While there are many…

Well, Hawaii has a lot of hunters and fishermen and women, so I certainly support these activities.

Well, I think it's important because clearly the majority of the people who enjoy our public lands are not hunters and fishermen.

I would like to get a better understanding of this bill and putting it into context.

For our Federal agencies then basically the concerns that you have raised about this bill are concerns that could be addressed to allow this bill to go forward for both of you.

do you need the Congress to give you more flexibility or release from constraints in order to better support PACOM and other Combatant Commands?

if so, how many fulltime employees does it have?

the Department has said that it is 30 percent compliant with the fiscal year 2008 requirement to develop an inventory of service contracts

the important concern that I want to make sure is reflected in your assessments is that we continue our commitment to the rebalance to the Pacific.