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Barbara Mikulski

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Barbara Mikulski served as a United States Senator from Maryland from 1987 to 2017, making her the longest-serving female senator in U.S. history. A member of the Democratic Party, she was known for her strong advocacy for women's rights, healthcare, and veterans' issues. Throughout her tenure, Mikulski played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those aimed at improving access to healthcare and supporting social programs.

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Apr 22, 2009

We want to support the effort to modernize Quantico.

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Apr 22, 2009

The FBI is one of the few agencies that operates in three enclaves in terms of the net: unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret.

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Apr 22, 2009

We both have a big investment in NOAA. So we look forward to working with you.

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Apr 22, 2009

So if you are from Arkansas--like we in Maryland have the Maryland Broadband Cooperative, which is like a little TVA for broadband in our rural communities--when would they be able to apply for grants?

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Apr 22, 2009

You're correct. Right now SENTINEL will go generally at the second level, which is the Secret level.

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Apr 22, 2009

Well, Mr. Secretary, this is terrific because, number one, I am glad you are taking it so seriously and are so hands-on on it.

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Apr 22, 2009

I would hope, as we go through this process, in addition to looking at the FBI, DEA and ATF, that we also look at what we are asking the marshals to do for this initiative.

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Apr 22, 2009

Well, I understand that it is $126 million, that there's been a reduction of $43 million.

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Apr 22, 2009

I worry about the FBI in so many ways, about having the resources.

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Apr 22, 2009

I am very proud of the kind of task forces that are being used in Maryland right now.

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Apr 22, 2009

The administration is committed to flying the Space Shuttle 8 more times to finish the Space Station.

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Apr 22, 2009

The President has made a significant investment in this year's budget, and we really appreciate this.

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Apr 22, 2009

The 2010 census must remain free of political tampering.

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Apr 22, 2009

Hubble is the people's telescope, and it wanted to have another chance to be able to educate a new generation of scientists and school children.

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Apr 22, 2009

I believe there is a cornucopia of opportunity in our great American mosaic.

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Apr 22, 2009

the Census Bureau will hire 1.5 million workers.

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Apr 22, 2009

I mean, I'm going to the edge of my chair, I'm going to sound like Bill Nelson, launching.

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Apr 22, 2009

We're talking about thousands of people who've really served the Nation with fidelity and reliability.

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Apr 22, 2009

What you are saying is that right now you are doing an inventory of who is there at Guantanomo Bay and what is the right way to dispose of them.

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Apr 22, 2009

We have got a lot to build on, and if we can work together, I think we can make a difference.

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Apr 22, 2009

I would have trouble supporting a budget that is poised to eliminate a real manned space program and instead maintains the fantasy of one.

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Apr 22, 2009

This is--this is stunning, and it will--it impacts thousands of lives.

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Apr 22, 2009

I believe that some of the issues around contracting out, lack of resources and so on, were at times very demoralizing to our staffs.

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Apr 22, 2009

Each administration has been rather tepid, timid and uneven in dealing with demand.

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Apr 22, 2009

But Mr. Attorney General, are you saying that there is no immediate or imminent release of prisoners who would be placed on the shores of the United States of America?

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