Madam Chairman, you have suggested we do a rolling coverage so we can keep the subcommittee going.

First, with recent announcement about looking more toward the Western Pacific in terms of locating some facilities.

I want you to know I'm more than willing to work with you to help achieve the goals.

For me, national security and taking care of our veterans rises to a higher level than a lot of programs.

We owe our members of the service the very best that we can provide them.

I urge my colleagues to take a look at getting fairness in the distribution of funds. A majority of States are not treated fairly. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to amendment No. 1517.

this amendment is very simple. It is a matter of equity and fairness. The reality is that a majority of States, such as Indiana, my State, and many others do not receive their fair share of the distribution of highway funds. This bill…

this amendment No. 1517 is of major significance to Indiana, as well as to a majority of the States across this country. Most people are familiar with the fact that when they pull up to the pump, they are not only paying for the cost of…

I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment and call up amendment No. 1779 on behalf of Senator Alexander, and amendments Nos. 1589 and 1756 on behalf of Senator DeMint, en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it…

I now call up my amendment No. 1517, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Indiana [Mr. Coats] for himself and Mr. Lugar, proposes an amendment numbered…

Just one question. Like last year's budget, the 2013 President's budget assumes that the Congress will introduce and pass an aviation fee increase.

We need to triage that. We just simply don't have the money, and we need to go to the core competitive process.