Frank Lautenberg: “Preventing another terrorist attack from occurring within our borders is our solemn duty--and the Coast Guard plays a…”

I thank the chairman for making this clarification. I agree completely with my colleagues concerning the need for section 3004. Could the language in section 3004 about inclusion of specific project recommendations and feasibility studies…

I believe it is time for this subcommittee and others to give serious thought to the way the IRS is funded.

I want to hear feelings of improvement, of moving forward.

I am concerned that with our budget difficulties we will continue to see declining budgets for Defense Nuclear Non-Proliferation activities in favor of Weapons Activities.