It would really disrupt the war effort if our troops and their commanders would be subject to appearing before Federal judges.

I would just like to let the Committee know, my beef is not with the courts.

I want an independent judiciary basically validating what the intelligence community and the military says about this person.

I just want the public to understand that in terms of disposition forward, repatriation has its limits, but a possibility.

But when it comes to battlefield communications, let us do not let this debate hamper our ability to protect our troops.

I would certainly urge you to do that.

we are losing the public here about closing the facility.

If you lose in court or the Supreme Court refuses to hear the case, wouldn't the order to release the photos be imminent?

We are a Nation of laws, and an Executive order just cannot wipe out a court decision.

I think that there are compelling reasons why these photos should not be released.

The notion that our troops might be the subject of lawsuits is something that I would be very wary of.

The idea that we cannot find a place to securely house 250-plus detainees within the United States is not rational.

Inez Tenenbaum has the exact experience we need and, more than anything else, the heart for what we need here.

It's a big honor for all of the people in South Carolina to have Inez nominated for such an important job.

I'd like to thank President Obama for nominating her.

I can assure you that the American consumer and their families are going to be in good hands with Inez at the helm of this very important public-safety institution.

It's not about being tough on crime, it's just being smart as a Nation.

give a grade to TRICARE.

I'm one of those people who think it takes a family to raise a child, and we need to do everything possible to keep families together.

I look forward to working with you, Senator Nelson, to get a budget that we can all be proud of.

But I would say access to care and because of some of the problems that our people experienced, I would say a D.

The Department would ask Congress to continue supporting this important program. The Career Advancement Account provides opportunities for military spouses to build a career.

It is a joy being on this committee. I think all members work in a bipartisan fashion, but no one has been easier to get along with than Senator Nelson.

benefits for survivors of military personnel who die while serving on active duty have been significantly enhanced in recent years.

School choice within a public school setting.