Do you plan to make use of the Guard more robustly for the cyber mission?

I would request that you look at the legislation with an eye towards making sure you have all the authorities that you need to support this growing mission

we create the right protocols and the right ability for women to be able to report such incidents and to be heard on those issues

my greatest concern is the strategy that the Air Force is using for your restructuring.

There's a fundamental problem when they believe that the leadership that's above them is part of the problem.

In light of that as well, is there any room for reconsideration of your overall strategy about how to handle these cuts?

I appreciate the collective legislative branch support for cybersecurity legislation that, at a minimum ensures the following; removes existing barriers and disincentives that inhibit the owners of critical infrastructure from sharing…

Could this be a model for the other branches of Service?

I have a concern about the decisionmaking with regard to the Air National Guard, and specifically because of the assets that New York has.

So my concern is is that the strategy for cuts are disproportionately affecting the Guard and Reserve, are not taking advantage of known benefits and strengths.

I would like you to relook at that issue and consider whether adding missions or adding other, expanding collaborations with Homeland Security would be something feasible.

I just wanted to get your thoughts if that might be something that's interesting, or just increasing the amount of troops we train there?

Are there ways we in Congress can assist you, and if so, what does that mean concretely?

That's a very curious decision from my perspective, particularly in light of Secretary Panetta's earlier testimony.

I was very disappointed to see that the budget documents reflect almost a 20 percent cut in funding for the Information Directorate research at the Air Force Research Lab in Rome, New York.

This critical gap is counterproductive to the country's strategic goals and underutilizes our full talent base and negatively impacts our national security.

Mr. Kendall, in this constrained fiscal environment it is always important to ensure there is a focus on competition and innovation where it makes sense.

I am very honored to have the distinct pleasure of introducing Julissa Reynoso, an extraordinary Latina from my home State of New York.

we here in the Senate are so close to doing something so basic, so common sense to begin restoring the faith and trust the American people have with this institution. I am encouraged that we have found more to agree on today than that…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendments Nos. 1489, as Modified, and 1485, as Modified

on behalf of Senator Boxer, I ask unanimous consent that the Boxer-Isakson amendment No. 1489 be modified with the changes that are at the desk; that the order for a Collins side-by-side amendment be vitiated; that the Paul amendment No…

I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment so that I may call up on behalf of Senator Lieberman the side-by-side amendment to the Shelby amendment No. 1491 and on behalf of Senator Portman his amendment No. 1505. The…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 304, S. 1296. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1296)…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Environment and Public Works be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 588, and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:56 p.m. adjourned until Thursday, February 2, 2012, at 9:30 a.m…