I believe in the importance of U.S. engagement in the world, so I am not an isolationist.

I am delighted that we are holding this hearing this morning, because, as you point out, women-owned firms are significant as we look at the future of employment in this country.

I remember when I first was applying for credit my husband had to sign the bank forms in order to do that, because we had not yet changed the laws.

Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman. I wanted to add that, as we are talking about how to get young women excited about STEM subjects, robotics competitions and out-of-school competitions that focus on STEM are really great ways to do that.

my understanding is that Senator Cornyn was about to come to the floor, but I would be happy to have the Senator give the CBO report on this legislation, which I very enthusiastically support. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from…

I am delighted to follow Senator Alexander and was very pleased to hear the news from the CBO that this Alexander-Murray proposal not only doesn't bail out insurance companies, as we all agree we should not do--we want to make sure savings…

it seems like that is a no-brainer that would make a big difference in access to capital.

I share the frustration that you are hearing among my colleagues on this committee about our inability to better affect the outcome of what is happening in Burma.

What kind of a message does it send to the Burmese leadership, military, and civilian when in the United States of America, we have a travel ban on Muslim majority countries' members coming into this country?

this week, Senator Isakson and I are going to reintroduce the International Violence Against Women Act, and I think it speaks to the importance of that legislation as we look at how to address these crimes.

do you plan to consult with this Committee on the directive's progress after the initial 60-day review?

I have serious concerns about the attention that we are paying to these kinds of issues.