I think they're very important and agree with your comments about the importance of continuing these investments in these markets.

I know this comes as no surprise to you, but today is Valentine's Day. Today millions of Americans are buying flowers and candy for their loved ones to celebrate Valentine's Day. This is an important day for American businesses, especially…

I am also concerned about our four public shipyards and the fact that this year's military construction budget does not, again, contain much-needed dollars for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

We're actually seeing that on the ground?

The importance of the U.S.-European security relationship cannot be overstated, nor can America's commitment to our allies across the Atlantic.

Certainly in New Hampshire we've seen both sides of the issue, because Pease Air Force Base was the first base closed in the country.

The Chicago Summit is a chance to remind the world that NATO still represents the most capable military alliance the world has ever seen.

This meeting presents a unique and timely opportunity to reiterate that the NATO alliance continues to wield unprecedented influence in our world.

I remain committed to working with our allies to ensure the strength of the NATO alliance and collective European defense.

It is inexcusable that we are in this position now... not knowing what we're going to do because we have been unable to act.

A NATO that is relevant for the 21st century is flexible, adaptable, and able to transform itself--and is postured to make smart defense investments.

I would hope that even though enlargement is on hold for the Chicago Summit, that there will be an effort to make sure that countries like Georgia, Bosnia, Macedonia, and those countries who are interested in being part of NATO, have some…