John F. Kerry: “This is the most important part of this hearing, as far as I am concerned, so I apologize for not being able to listen…”

I am troubled by the damage done to our image around the world; I am concerned by our loss of focus in fighting terrorism.

In an effort to try to make sure it doesn't, we put a provision in the amendment that authorizes the SBA to make the supplemental loans for Katrina victims that included oversight protections.

Time and again, this administration has tried to leave the American people with the impression that Iraq has well over 100,000 fully trained, fully competent military police and personnel. And that is simply not true.

I really appreciate the coordinated nonpartisan and bipartisan efforts that we have been making in this Committee