11/19/2013
https://www.congress.gov...
"Bolstering our diplomatic and economic tools to compete with China is the key to avoiding a military confrontation."
"After all, great power competition is global. As a nation that has fought in both Europe and the Pacific, we can walk and chew gum at the same time."
"We cannot be on the sidelines and mired down in bureaucratic processes. We need ambitious and consistent resourcing."
"If confirmed, Judge Brailsford would not only be the first woman to serve in this role in Idaho, but also one of the most qualified nominees that I've seen move on to our Federal bench in Idaho."