SOLOMON P. ORTIZ

We must ensure our military has the resources it needs to succeed.

What is the long-term effect of a delay in funding restoration and modernization activities?

We want to help you and we can't help you if you don't--if we don't know what you need.

Army combat units are under significant stress and soldiers are spending little time at home between combat deployments.

Although I support the Secretary's efforts to reshape the DOD workforce to ensure we have the proper skill sets and capabilities in that workforce, I'm concerned that you may be implementing it in a manner that is counter-productive and…

Pay for performance is highly touted within the private sector. Yet, with human nature, it can be ripe for abuse.

I share the Committee's concern that the legitimate and legal private property rights of land owners be protected.

I believe that it may be time to fundamentally change the method that we use to address training requirements.

Happy 102nd Birthday, United States Navy Hospital Corps!

Su voto es su voz, your vote is your voice.

The Boy Scouts really do teach lessons in life and build a foundation for responsible citizenship.

This is a young man dedicated to the finest tradition of citizenship, faith, service, scholarship, and talent.

This achievement gives young men a solid start on college and adulthood.

Mathew is a young scientist, with a flare for musical talent.

H.R. 1394, the NOAA Great Lakes Improvement Act, authorizes NOAA to establish a Great Lakes office in Washington. The purpose of this office would be to promote and coordinate Federal research, monitoring, and assessment work in the Great…

3 years ago, I began to search for a legislative vehicle which would accomplish three basic objectives: to expand educational opportunities for young Hispanics; to study ways to preserve the delicate wetlands environment, particularly…

I rise today to join my colleagues in this special tribute to our friend--and our former Speaker--Tip O'Neill. I admired him very much for his passion and his unparalleled dedication to his home and his district. The natural result of that…