"Despite spending over $8 billion in Afghanistan, they are still the leading producer of poppies."
"We are told our mission there is vital and that we are making a stable country in the region."
"We normally do not see anyone fired. We have actually, on a couple of cases, recommended action be taken and nothing happens."
"Eighty percent of the post office's cost is labor."
"we have to look at rates. For First-Class Mail it is dwindling, so it is not like we can lower the rates and get more money through volume."
"the biggest question we face with the post office is, is the post office losing a lot of money?"
"I believe Mike is a great pick to serve on the Postal Service Board of Governors."
"I think Mike Duncan is a fine man and a dedicated public servant."
"I have found him to be honest, forthright, and fair, which I think are very important qualities for someone serving in government."
"I just cannot see sending our young men and women to die for that, for one more village."
"I think from a common sense point of view, a lot of people would question giving people who misbehave more weapons instead of giving them less."