Barbara Mikulski: “But we need viable ports. We want those imports and exports, and Japan is one of our great trading partners with Toyotas…”

When constituents come to you, make sure you do not promise results but promise best efforts, that you'll give it your best.

Without a monument to the great women of American history who paved the way for us to fully participate in and shape our democracy, the telling of the American story on our National Mall is not yet complete.

We especially thank Senate Appropriations Chairman Thad Cochran and Vice-Chairwoman Barbara Mikulski for their unwavering support for the NIH.

We are safe, we are secure, and we are undeterred.