I think another tragedy could happen in another war zone around the world.

A lot has been said about resources here. Secretary Gates used to famously argue that there are more people in military bands than in the entire Foreign Service.

the tragic events that occurred in Benghazi on September the 11th and the lessons we need to learn from that event

First, I wish to thank the distinguished chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee for the work she and her staff have put together. It is remarkable considering the timeframe they were in. Of course, the late Senator Inouye, with his…

Reserving the right to object--I am not going to object, but I would like to amend the request so that I would be recognized after him.

After the Senator from New York. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 3367 to Amendment No. 3395, as Further Modified

This really needs to be done in a coordinated fashion that bridges all of the local players, all of the local agencies, State and local government to make sure that the impacts of Hurricane Sandy do not repeat themselves.

I have lived in New Jersey my whole life, and I have never, ever seen the type of devastation we have now.

Do you think that the region's transit system could possibly be rebuilt and protected with less than a third of the funds the Administration requested?

Now, some of our colleagues seem to think that any attempt to rebuild our transit systems with an eye toward mitigation and making them stronger for the future is a waste of money.

It is very likely that all of your numbers will go upwards, not downwards, at the end of the day.

the reality is, I think some of these amendments on the floor that were offered are miserly, to say the least, a moment of national imperative, and do not have not only the spirit of the season but do not have the spirit of what America is…