The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program is, frankly, one of the most important things that we can do.

I remain very concerned that, I think, that it's really important that ROTC be allowed on campuses.

As we all know now, they are an operational force.

One of the concerns I have about that tax is that it is not going to allow the development of new research and development and technologies.

I want my fishermen to have the opportunity to utilize those satellites that we're going to be spending a lot of money on.

If we delay any longer, we're going to risk a gap in service that will directly hurt our troops and our families.

Sustainable fisheries are in everyone's best interest, and New Hampshire's geographically-limited small fleet has been unable to fish beyond the closed areas established by regulation off the New Hampshire shore.

We want to be on the cutting edge of making sure that we get the best technology that is not only safe, but the lifesaving products to United States consumers in as fast as possible process while making sure that it is safe.

I can tell you that the fishermen in my state don't feel like this is a voluntary process, so to speak, and they also don't like the program and feel that it's basically putting them out of business.

I do think that it would be important to have that kind of data as we make these decisions.

I'm proud that my State has a model that I think is a good one for everyone to examine, it's an efficient use of funds.

I have been carefully listening to the speeches of my colleagues, including the statements of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle. I feel compelled to come to the floor to speak about what I believe is a red herring and a…