Kelly Ayotte

I have been one of the lead sponsors of the Improving Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women Act of 2016.

So we have--as I understand it--a cap of 16, in terms of the number of residential beds, not only for the treatment of substance use disorders, but also for mental illness.

As we think about trying to increase our capacity for medication assisted treatment, how quickly do you expect the Administration is going to look at lifting the cap?

I have certainly written--and I know others here in Congress have also--on this issue.

The storm of unhappiness that we are in right now, with people who are dying and lost--incredible people who had such potential--that is the storm of unhappiness.

I hope that with the FAA reauthorization on the floor that we will get the Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act perhaps added to that.

This is legislation that required TSA to implement best practices and improve transparency with regard to technology acquisition programs.

I would love for us to receive that report so that we can understand where we stand with it and what further action that we can support you on to really improve the acquisition process.

Russia said it was being so helpful in Syria. I think we know the truth.

I cannot think of a better person to name this ship after, so it is great.

I want to thank Ranking Member Senator Kaine for his continued leadership on defense issues and eagerness to work together in a bipartisan manner on behalf of our men and women in uniform.

The fact that we had a major terrorist attack in Europe and we cannot get, before this Committee, an official from the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, or the NCTC, to me, speaks volumes.

If this problem cannot be fixed sooner, will the Navy permit my constituents to stay elsewhere-providing them full reimbursement?

The administration is requesting that we authorize significant funds for host nation in-kind contributions on the Korean peninsula as part of the shift away from Seoul.

The budget for military construction is over $1 billion short of what it was projected to be this year in last year's future year defense program (FYDP).

I appreciate that Admiral Smith took the time to visit the facility. However, I am concerned that he is saying the temperature problem in the rooms will not be addressed until 2018, and that is too long for my constituents to wait.

Thank you. I think you might want to invite Senator Hirono to that groundbreaking. I am sure she really appreciates what you are doing there.

I appreciate it because when you can imagine when I read 'nonessential,' how that kind of makes me wonder.

We cannot deploy our men and women in uniform and put them in situations that make them sick.

The Navy's plans to reduce and minimize future deferred maintenance in the surface fleet are aligned with the CNO's goals for operational availability.

I just have one final question for you, Admiral Smith. One of the issues that I had focused on as well is our servicemembers and our DOD civilians, you know, the jobs that they are doing--is ensuring that they have access to good…

You have not put it in place yet.

I appreciate your February 11 response, and I appreciate that you took the time to visit the facility.

Shipyards have harbor security barrier around it, as do our installation piers. But what we have right now does not meet the requirement for high-speed boats that could be used for a terrorist attack. We're looking for next (generation…

I really would appreciate, obviously, the focus on getting the military learning centers up and running as soon as possible at Portsmouth.