Jeanne Shaheen

If there are ways that I or I'm sure this committee can help, we would very much like to do that.

I met not too long ago with New Hampshire's High Technology Council and one of the things I heard from the members was their frustration with ITAR and their inability to compete with companies in other parts of the world.

I appreciate the Senator's kind remarks. Doesn't the Senator think if we had that biennial budget process in place now, we would not be on the floor debating whether we are going to have a shutdown, and that we would have a budget process…

I'm particularly interested in what you had to say about the potential of our oceans and rivers for energy production.

Are there any other of our allies who are not involved, either with military equipment or as part of the military effort, who have suggested they might be willing to help with the contributions to the cost?

Are we talking to other Arab countries about their providing assistance for military involvement, in terms of planes and flights, or for helping to provide cost--coverage for the costs of the effort?

Are we at all concerned that a prolonged conflict, with our European allies bearing a significant share of that burden, will affect their willingness to continue to support our--the efforts in Afghanistan?

The forward deployment of AN/TPY-2 radars will be fundamental to the success of the EPAA

If we do contribute to that, what would we learn from that and will we be able to take advantage of any of the procurement efforts?

I actually think we should take a lesson in terms of naming our systems. I think theirs are quite descriptive.

As you look at the budget situation, can you talk about how you expect to be able to keep programs on track?

Is there any technical reason for the United States to resume nuclear explosive testing in the foreseeable future?

I was really horrified to see that, according to International Panel on Fissile Materials, the global stockpile of highly enriched uranium... was enough to make more than 60,000 nuclear weapons.

I'm deeply concerned with the reductions in the nonproliferation program.

I am concerned about the proposal in the House's budget that would have cut $600 million from nuclear nonproliferation programs.

There's been a lot of talk about China and the investments that China is making in various sectors.

I think this is one area where we're starting to fall behind.

I think there's real opportunity for us because it's the cheapest, fastest way to deal with our energy needs.

Can you assure us that you've looked at that and you're comfortable with what's being proposed, and that it is going to go forward?

The best way we can help now and in the future is by supporting the Syrian people's right to freedom and dignity.

It is time for us to start thinking about the day after Assad.

These acts of violence against the people of Syria are unacceptable. The Syrian regime no longer has legitimacy because of those acts of violence.

All of the posts being considered today are critical in strengthening U.S. influence in safeguarding American interests around the globe.

We're beginning to see an international consensus that comes closer to our position that Qadafi has to go, has to step down, and we need to move toward a democratic transition.

I want to congratulate each of you on your nominations and welcome you and your families and friends as we discuss the challenges and opportunities that you face should you be confirmed.