Jim Webb: “I think your selection, General Shinseki, is an inspired act of leadership by the incoming President.”

I would like to take some time at this point to talk about some events in Asia. I think we all need to be paying very close attention to them. Before I do that, I would like to clarify my position on the vote we are going to be taking this…

I think if the administration had properly put the issue before the Congress, the likelihood is that it would have been supported.

I ask to speak on an amendment I have sent to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Amendments are not in order at this time, but it can be submitted.

However, the administrative process which is the specific topic of your hearing today, is subject to unreasonable delays, lacks clear guidance and is expensive.