this is a sweeping piece of legislation that we're looking at here.
The longer we postpone the solution to this flooding crisis, the more danger North Dakota, Canada, and surrounding areas will face. The Devi...
I don't think there's anyone on this subcommittee that will ever withhold the resources that are needed to carry out your missions.
I would expect everyone on this committee would feel that we don't want to withhold $1 that is necessary for the safety of the troops.
It seems to me that one of the major goals with respect to our security here in this country is the apprehension of Osama bin Laden.
It is extraordinary that we would call up a unit and they are gone 17 months or in some cases close to 18 months from family, home, and job.
So money for the costs of the prosecution of the war in Iraq, and also activities in Afghanistan, would have come from the regular Pentagon ...
I would prefer that we try to recognize we're ramping up to a different level and it's going to be continuing for some while.
Are we rushing to deploy a system that has not been adequately tested?
Well, I would expect everyone on this committee would feel that we don't want to withhold $1 that is necessary for the safety of the troops ...
I have received a letter that was sent around on this program from 49 generals and admirals who call for postponing missile defense.