Jim Webb: “you have a reputation, well deserved, of being one of the finest diplomats in the State Department”

The federal recognition process has been fraught with challenges that need to be addressed.

I agree. Well, let me ask Ms. Burkhalter because I am over my clock here.

I am committed to trying to make this policy work, at the same time to reduce the frictions that are causing it problems.

we are about to wrap up the Defense bill. This is the sixth Defense bill I have had the privilege of working on as a member of the Armed Services Committee. It is also the final Defense bill I will be working on as a Member of the U.S…