Mr. Chairman, thank you.

The President's fiscal year 2013 budget request shows a decrease in funding for nearly every important Civil Works account.

Your leadership, all of you, is really remarkable. It sets the United States apart from every other country in the success that we've had in managing the care, delivering healthcare services to our men and women who have served, and have…

What is your experience with this therapy? Do you think it has merit in treating traumatic brain injury?

It's a very impressive report and we congratulate you on the initiative and also the leadership in all of our healthcare centers throughout the armed services.

Our men and women in uniform deserve opportunities for high-quality medical care.

We need leadership at this time more than ever.

Thank you, Madam Chairman.

There's been a lot of public concern expressed about the effects on the Gulf of Mexico from the BP Oil spill.

it is heartwarming to see such a spontaneous outpouring of respect and appreciation for the distinguished Senator from Maryland, Ms. Mikulski. It is certainly well deserved. She is one of the hardest working and most effective Senators…

It is a vital and important fisheries resource for not just the Gulf States, but for the United States, generally speaking.

We want to see you put your money where your mouth is.

That is very welcome news and good to hear, and also, a reason to compliment the leadership of our United States Army.

Mr. Chairman, thank you very much for scheduling this hearing and inviting witnesses to appear and discuss the budget request for the next fiscal year for the United States Army, our soldiers, and others who are working to help protect the…

I think the presence of this panel illustrates how complicated and challenging the writing of a farm bill is going to be for this Committee.

I hope you can help us figure out a way to move forward with allocation of previously appropriated funds.

I cannot think of another higher priority on our list of challenges that we face in the domestic economy than the cost of gasoline in operating vehicles.

Might it be more prudent to invest in alternatives that have the necessary components for economic viability in the near-term...

I do not know of any hotter seat in the country right now than yours, looking at the gasoline prices at the pumps.

I continue to work on behalf of the community to ensure that the new facility balances their priorities with the best interest of the Job Corps training activities.

We thank you for your service to the country and your dedication to your role in helping protect the security interests of our great country.

The President's fiscal year 2013 budget request shows a decrease in funding for nearly every important Civil Works account.

Mr. Chairman, I join you with pleasure in welcoming the Secretary and the Chairman to the hearing and all of you who are attending this very important review of the budget request for the Department of the Air Force for the next fiscal…

Do you have enough money requested in this budget to meet the needs for modernizing and keeping up to date with the needs for ships and boats for the Coast Guard?

I appreciate very much the undertaking of this job by our Secretary, Secretary Napolitano, with her background and experience.