Kelly Ayotte

This proposal we'll discuss today is very critical to New Hampshire and to other states that have opted to not have a sales tax.

This bill, in my view, tramples on New Hampshire's choice not to have a sales tax.

And, in addition, if they are then audited in any of those jurisdictions, they have to then go and defend themselves against an audit in other states. Correct?

This bipartisan resolution opposes new tax collection requirements for small online businesses and entrepreneurs.

One of the concerns that I worry about, regardless of what your view is, whether to legislate or not to legislate in this area, is how we get it right, in the sense that, with the evolving technology.

It is imperative that any legislation we consider guarantees that usage of collected data is not hampered by overly restrictive and burdensome Federal and regulatory policies.

I understand the type of information that is used to hold individuals accountable that are misusing the Internet to commit crimes.

I have expressed concern about how the FTC interprets its authority under Section V.

I just want to sort of declare the cybersecurity argument a total red herring. It has absolutely nothing to do with any of this.

The broader point here is that we are seeing the online world flourish, and that reality dictates that we find the proper balance between ensuring e-commerce has the tools it needs to thrive, innovate, and create jobs, and making sure our…

Privacy is not just a luxury; it is a fundamental right.

It's critical that we first understand this process before we begin to debate how privacy should be regulated or legislated.

We have a moral obligation to make sure that these cemeteries are properly cared for.

The American veterans buried in Clark Veterans Cemetery deserve a dignified and well-maintained final resting place.

In 1991, the United States abandoned Clark Air Force Base... also unfortunately abandoned the graves of these brave Americans.

Maintaining America's veterans' cemeteries is a well-recognized responsibility of the Federal Government.

I commend you on the reform, and I do think it's important that you're slowing the growth of the money that's being held in the fund.

Our commitment is in the years ahead, this money will be used efficiently to provide service to you and not be wasted where it's not needed.

I think it only makes sense in terms of not only the cost, but also making sure that we maintain our attack submarine fleet.

So I do appreciate your follow-up on it. We certainly are taking on additional risk by doing this.

Especially with AFRICOM, yes.

But also, location is helpful, too.

Secretary Work and Secretary Commons, in the Federal Government, an agency's FBWT account is like a corporate bank account.

I understand that, among all the Services, the Air Force may have the most difficulty meeting Secretary Panetta's accelerated goal of 2014, as opposed to 2017, to achieve auditability of its SBR.

How concerned are you about this issue today?