Well, the Department of Defense--I spent 5 years in the Pentagon, as you know--the Department of Defense was the greatest data resource center in the government.

I would agree that our difficulty, with respect to responding to international terrorism, was illuminated by 9/11.

We need to be working together in order to resolve these issues, and I just hope--take the message back, if you would, and again, my thanks to you for having dedicated your life to those who have served.

There is a great percentage of veterans law that gives an enormous amount of discretion to the executive agency itself.

I would like to express my appreciation and support for you holding these kinds of hearings.

I have not yet had the opportunity on the floor to express my regret for the passing of Senator Robert Byrd and my incredible respect for the service he gave our country. I was only able to serve with Senator Byrd at the twilight of his…

Today marks the 1-year anniversary of the implementation of the post-9/11 GI bill, landmark legislation I was privileged to introduce on my first day in office. The idea was to provide those who have served since 9/11 with the most…

I rise today in somewhat regrettable opposition to the resolution offered by the Senior Senator from Alaska. I do not believe this is about big oil. This is not about oilspills. It is not about people who like dirty air. It is about the…

I would like to speak today on an amendment I filed, amendment No. 4222, which I hope at the appropriate time will be called up on my behalf. Actually, I suggest and hope this will become a part of the managers' package. It is a relatively…

Senator Webb's bill ( S.1750) which is before you is straightforward: it merely directs the NPS study the appropriateness of Affiliate Status for General Marshall's home.

I believe it is a very fair, carefully drawn amendment. It is a fulfillment of a promise I made when I voted in favor of the TARP funding on October 1, 2008, when I stated I would do everything I could to make sure, first of all, that we…

is the Navy assessing modular systems that could be deployed on a Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) to help satisfy Marine Corps requirements for surface fire support?