Paul S. Sarbanes: “I yesterday commended you for scheduling this hearing and I want to repeat that commendation this morning.”

I started the application process, eventually achieving a coveted nomination to the U.S. Naval Academy from Senator Paul Sarbanes.

put us on the glide path to dissipate this hard-earned fiscal restraint.

He reflects something that is important to us.

In my view, this is a very shortsighted approach, both as a matter of policy and negotiating tactics.