06/09/2014
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"We need to bring them out of Afghanistan, they believe truly in our cause and in protecting our troops, and now we owe them."
"If confirmed, will you commit to updating me on these efforts within the first month on the job?"
"If confirmed, will you commit to reinforcing the importance of the Inland Waterways User Board with Secretary Austin?"
"Can you imagine? They asked for a tax increase on their own operations in support of investments to keep our locks and dams in good repair."