These issues need to be gotten on immediately rather than sitting there for months or years causing significant problems in stability in the region.

I think we all want to take action against the type of brutality that Colonel Qadhafi represents and save innocent lives.

It is quite clear that in this budget climate, we are not going to have the resources to be able to do all that we need to do.

As you know, we are going through some different views as to how Congress will authorize projects in the future.

The Army Corps of Engineers is an important partner for us in developing and managing the water infrastructure of America.

the challenge is that if we are all in agreement that this project needs to move forward, in the appropriate priority order...

I thought that the priorities, the way that you went about it, was the way that we need to go about making these tough decisions.

It restored an ecosystem that is now the pride of the community.

If we need to change policy here or at least reflect upon the policy, we need to have that information from your Agency.

I would hope that you would keep us informed as to how the provisions in law that require you to use best practices are affecting your building decisions.

I think before the Federal Government charts out on a different standard, that it is important that we be in compliance with what is generally accepted in the private sector.

I want you to bring us up to date as to how the Federal Government is in compliance with the best practices on stormwater runoff on their new facilities.

The way that we administrate our buildings can very well help us in each one of those categories.

I applaud these actions whether in the criminal law enforcement or aggressive enforcement of our Civil Rights Act.

I am very concerned that we are witnessing the demonization of a particular religion.

The right to freely profess and practice a faith or not practice a faith is a fundamental right in our country.

We cannot allow individuals or groups to pit Americans against another based on our religious beliefs.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mr. Cardin pertaining to the introduction of S. 657 are located in today's…

It is our obligation to talk about this growing problem and what steps the Government can take to reverse this trend.

I have raised religious and human rights issues in other countries.

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If we find that Egypt or any country in the Middle East takes positions that are contrary to their international commitments as it relates to the peace process and to Israel, or they take steps that are counter to our objectives in our…

I agree with that. And again I thank you for your service and your leadership.