Ben Cardin

Well, I agree. We are still in a very, very difficult position on these issues, and there is uncertainty in the marketplace, also, which is not helpful.

I think that is a pretty direct, honest answer, and I appreciate that.

I think we all need to understand, as we look for this credible plan to deal with our national debt, that it is the same people who live in municipalities, counties, States, and the Federal Government.

All of the major areas need to be on the table, and that was, I think, the credibility of the Debt Commission.

So if, in fact, we bring down the military action and do not have to spend as much on our soldiers overseas, we can bring some back, that in and of itself would give us some savings that are not in your baseline.

Part of bringing the budget into balance is that we are going to have to make those types of sacrifices.

I agree with the comments of our Chairman and Senator Crapo that we need a credible plan, we need a credible plan now.

I say to Senator Kyl, these missiles are not strategic. Do they affect our strategic balance? I say that everything in our defense toolbox can affect our strategic balance. That was taken into consideration in the negotiations. I thank him…

I think where Senate confirmation would be at issue is where there is an amendment to the treaty, and that is exactly what is included in our resolution. I think it is unworkable to try to get the Senate involved in all the changes in…

I was fortunate to have CDR Andre Coleman in my office from the Navy, and I can tell you that what I learned from his presence in my office was important to me, and I think it really made me much more informed when it came to decisions I…

I think that is good news for the United States, for national security. I think each Member of the Senate wants to do what is right for our national security. And I wish to emphasize the point that whenever I look at a national security…

I find it amazing that Jim Cole has not been confirmed. See, I happen to know Jim Cole. I have had experiences of working with Jim Cole in my official capacity as a Member of Congress. He was selected to be our Special Counsel in an…

Keeping this port open and the channels dredged is essential not just for Maryland, but for the Nation.

The economic importance of a robust water resources infrastructure for America is vital to creating and maintaining jobs all across this country.

The Water Resource Development Act is one of the most important public works laws that we consider.

This bill is critically important for jobs in our community.

I think it is very important to get the predictability on water infrastructure projects.

I do believe the Water Resources Development Act is one of the most important bills that we can get done.

So I wholeheartedly support this legislation.

Well, your brother had a right, though, to expect that the country that he lived in, which is the envy of the world for promoting liberty and justice and opportunity for all of its citizens, a model democracy, that that country would do…

But they also understand that this Nation needs--its first priority is to protect its citizens and that when someone is brutally attacked or put in harm's way solely because they have no roof over their heads at night, that is not America.

Well, thank you, Professor. I appreciate that.

I found the hearing very helpful, and we will decide next how to proceed, and we thank you for your testimony.

I can tell you that they want us at the national level to do everything we can to reduce the number of homeless, particularly those who are homeless because of a circumstance such as domestic violence or the fact that they have come back…

I just interpret from your comments that you want to be opposed to this bill, which is your right to do it, but I do not see any rational distinction if you support collecting information on crimes.