George Voinovich: “Every year, hundreds of millions of tons of goods are transported through the lakes.”

I am grateful to Senator Akaka for calling this hearing.

In the past, GAO has suggested that the Joint Reform Team provide Congress with 'long-term financing requirements for security clearance reform.'

I also bring to my colleagues' attention a July 14, 2010, letter to Senators Levin, Kerry, McCain, and Lugar, from former commanders of the Strategic Air Command and U.S. Strategic Command. Again, I hope my colleagues will read that…

I am very proud of the role public transit played in leading a tremendous resurgence in a city that, quite honestly needed help.