Mary Landrieu actually said...

The well-being of the affected States is highly material to the well-being, the economy, and indeed the security of the United States.

I would like to call attention, before I get into the questions, to two charts that I think are very telling.

the needs of children are of primary interest to me, and particularly the mental and emotional needs of the community at large as we seek to...

I want to be very supportive of the reform efforts underway and to congratulate you all for what you have done thus far.