So, besides just the value of efficiency and productivity gains, this is also about freeing up resources and continuing operations overseas and support the fighting forces.
Senator Vitter had a hearing in Louisiana. In fact, he asked me if he could do that and I agreed to allow him to do it.
Today's hearing builds on those and reflects our work with Ranking Member Richard Shelby.
I am grateful to Senator Shelby and Senator Vitter for raising the spectrum of this particular question.
I think we are all coming to the conclusion that they don't believe we are serious.
I understand--and correct me if I'm incorrect--that the Chinese were not aware beforehand of this attack.
Do we know anything about it?
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.
I think the only way that we will begin to be viewed more seriously is if we start moving legislation here in this Congress that has more te...
For the record, Mr. Chairman, I would like to follow the Corker rule.
But it is a tribute to Senator Dodd's leadership, actually, the collaboration of everyone on this committee, including many of my Republican...