"the use of abusive techniques can cost us and harm our security in those ways."
"If something happens which would incapacitate the current lock, there would be severe repercussions throughout the region."
"Our European allies continue to provide the majority of the nearly 35,000 non-U.S. troops in Afghanistan."
"Over $30 million has been allocated to the Soo Lock Replacement project over several years for engineering and design work as well as construction."
"Will you commit to considering relevant homeland security concerns in the cost-benefit analysis when reviewing the Soo Locks Replacement project?"
"Will the Corps' value the benefit of reducing the risk and associated cost of lock failure as a result of a terrorist act, natural disaster, or mechanical failure?"
"the President-elect has made a very strong commitment to openness and transparency in government"
"restoring America's moral leadership globally is essential to our security"
"it's possible for us to keep the American people safe, while adhering to our core values and ideals"
"Each of our nominees has a long history of public service."
"I want to add my voice to the caution that Senator Webb, I believe, expressed on that."