Jack Reed

Well, I thank the Senator for bringing that to my attention because one point I would make--and I think Senator Inhofe does want to engage also--but one point I would make is that in this EPA rulemaking process there is a requirement to…

I believe the Senator is absolutely correct. There is no time extension. One could argue that as this CR runs out maybe this provision would run out. But the intent of the bill is clearly that there is no money to be expended for any…

I appreciate very much that clarification. But let me retain my time and then yield to the Senator from California.

I would like to, at the appropriate moment, be recognized to speak, respectfully, against the Senator's amendment.

Is the Senator asking for a vote immediately or is there still an opportunity to speak?

If we are still on the Inhofe amendment, is there still an opportunity to speak on the amendment before a vote is called or is the Senator asking for a vote immediately?

Thank you very much.

You function really in a way to make sure that there is a level playing field, so that traditional banking institutions, regulated institutions, are not under the competitive pressure of unregulated entities

I commend you for that and thank you.

I do not think anyone accused you of being naive at all.

One of the responsibilities that you have is not just to protect consumers but to ensure there is a compliance regulation of what used to be known as 'the shadow banking system.'

The reality is these terrorist, criminal narco-syndicates need money. Without it, they are a nuisance.

The threats out there are not--they are getting worse each moment.

If you do your work right, then we do not have to contemplate or implement much more dangerous and expensive options.

I'm so proud that the Joint Chiefs made the recommendation to the Secretary of Defense to change Article 60 of the UCMJ.

I don't want to throw it all out. I get that the convening authority has a role in terms of the good of the order.

Doesn't the F/A-18 line mitigate the risk of this shortfall going forward?

Thank you very much, gentlemen, for your service.

We are not shifting away in our training base from counterinsurgency.

We will divest probably of about 60 percent or so, a bit higher, the number of MRAP vehicles now.

Last year, we were able to work through a process where we were able to reduce co-pays on pharmaceuticals by adopting a new technique of mail order, and that was a more efficient approach.

Have they been reinvigorated? Are you conducting them on a regular basis, and what are the problems you see?

But in terms of our fleet, which is clearly because of technology and also the skill of the men and women who operate these vessels, is far superior, but no longer do we have in one sense an open field.

Absolutely. I think they are, from my other components, all looking very carefully at what they can use.

It seems to be important, on the basis of your comment, in the context of the anti-access doctrine.