I emphasize one major point, which is that this is not a new benefit to fund new projects which were never envisioned when the GO Zone was initially created. This is simply an extension to fund those crucial projects which were at the…

I rise to discuss an issue that is very important to Louisianians and folks along the gulf coast and very important to the entire country, which is continuing the de facto moratorium--the ``permatorium'' is what many folks have called…

I come to the floor to strongly urge my colleagues, Democrats and Republicans, to oppose cloture on the so-called DREAM Act. The reasons we should oppose cloture are simple and basic. They all go to this past election. They all ask the…

I was truly disappointed to learn that Senator Reid intends to bring up a new version of the sweeping amnesty proposal, known as the DREAM Act. Disguised as an educational initiative, the DREAM Act will provide a powerful incentive for…

I really think pointing to that language and justifying a lot of inactivity so far on that--I am not saying that language is irrelevant, but I really think it is largely an excuse.

I intend to speak quite frankly and quite harshly.

I would, in fact, argue that there are those within NASA's senior management who have done everything within their power to thwart the will of Congress.

I find the fact that NASA is now claiming that it cannot currently move forward with the development of the Space Launch System prescribed in the Authorization Act because it cannot terminate existing Constellation programs particularly…

my point is simply this. You have three opinions. They are all basically about activity that the President wanted as reflected by his budget submission.

it should be easy to all agree on clarifying language saying that anything from that 2010 Appropriations Act inconsistent with the new 2010 Authorization Act will have no force and effect.

I think we are going to have another CR.

I think the almost certain next step, in terms of funding, is going to be another CR for some length of time.

This should be a simple task if we really all want to accomplish it.

I hope to God that changes, and I hope to God I am wrong.

I consider it an immediate and useful test because it should not be difficult, particularly considering the President's leverage.

I hope that we can have a forthright and open dialogue, and I'd like to place particular emphasis on those words.

I think the Administration could be doing a whole lot more implementing the vision of the new authorization bill if it were really committed to do that.

today I recognize Second Lieutenant Robert M. Kelly of Tallahassee, FL, who was killed November 9, 2010, from an improvised explosive device while on a foot patrol in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Lieutenant Kelly is survived by his wife…

What I disagree with is that the flood insurance program, acting as if a system which may be below, say, a 100-year level, doesn't exist.

Nobody has learned more about levee safety than folks in Louisiana for obvious reasons.

Thank you, Madam Chair. Thanks to all of you again for great testimony.

Administration after Administration--whether it is Republican or Democrat--basically won't touch much of that money as really a game to mask the budget deficit.

I don't think it is fair to take the current FEMA and Corps position that a levee system that is a meaningful system but doesn't match the new 100-year whatever requirements are treated as if it doesn't exist for purposes of flood…

We think it is sound. We think it is the right path forward for the Nation.

I would encourage all of us to push the Corps and the Administration.