Dick Lugar: “Americans are rightly gratified by the skill and courage demonstrated by our intelligence professionals and troops.”

I am very grateful to have had this opportunity to serve with each one of you.

Several members of Congress have already proposed legislation along these lines.

I join you in welcoming back Secretary Burns and Tom Nides, both who are good friends of the committee.

It is not the lack of food in the country but the problems of poverty and distribution and income.