we're going to have to find ways to trim and prioritize.

This is why it is essential that we get out of this rut that we are in and just kicking the can down the road, for whatever purpose.

I think that's right on. I mean, I would have to see your reaction across the board. I think it is right on.

I think that's absolutely the right approach. And I appreciate that.

I want to commend you--and I may have to come back, in my next 5 minutes, to you, Ms. Chrisler.

But, I think it's something to think about if there are statutory changes that would strengthen your ability to do some of these things more effectively or more efficiently, in a streamlined way--contract for services, any number of…

It certainly is a time when we want business to invest here at home.

We have to be mindful of those security requirements, too.

Okay. If you could have them give us that cost, that anticipated time to build it, and then what the resulting savings might be, that would be helpful.

You're operating on a computer system that requires, as I understand it that each of your employees use two computers.

Well, sometimes you have to go through a series of steps which may make sense or, based on the statute, now that you've been doing this you may want to say, 'You know, if we didn't have to do a couple of these things, we could still get a…

Your priority list is your priority list. Got that.

we have a significant and growing deficit and debt.

I think you may be covering the same point that I want to explore for just a minute.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate it.

I think a no-fly zone is something that we can and should do with our allies as expeditiously as we can.

You as Governor would know that that's where you go first is to see where you cut your budget.

I think it represents a great opportunity and should be a real priority for USGS.

I think it is very good to be bringing down more oil from Canada for our country's needs.

We're going to need it going forward both for continued oil and gas development.

How can we do the best job possible in terms of managing our foreign aid in a way where we influence the outcomes?

Thanks so much for being here and for your work on behalf of our country.

But it makes it economically viable, and that's vital, right?

I would like to speak this morning in support of amendment No. 32. This amendment introduces new language to section 320 of the Federal Aviation Administration's authorization bill concerning unmanned aerial systems. It has been offered by…

I want to express my intent today to join as a cosponsor on legislation regarding EPA regulation that Senator Manchin is putting forward. That is a good example where we can work together to create jobs and opportunities.