Protection of whistleblowers must be a top priority for the DOD IG.

the unacceptably high rate of unemployment of folks exiting military service.

I strongly support U.S. accession to the Law of the Sea Convention.

General Austin always had a firm view that we needed--18,000 to 20,000 is what he first said.

I can't think of a worse outcome for America than for us to lose in Afghanistan after a dozen years of fighting.

I am going to be an incredible stickler on the need for an executive to consult with Congress.

I think it will, sir. I think, certainly, again, those forces have been outlined by General Mattis as what he needs to accomplish the goals and objectives that he's laid out.

I know you agree that the massive security failures, such as those witnessed in Benghazi that cost the lives of four brave Americans, simply cannot happen again.

I think the country is at its strongest when we balance military strength with diplomatic strength, economic strength, and strength of our moral example.

Republicans thought they were embracing the Tea Party and at times it turns into the Donner party.

Republican leaders are themselves engaging in actions and rhetoric that previously would have been limited to fringe elements of the Republican Party.

What a better use of our funds.

Measuring our students against international benchmarks is an important step.

Barring a last-minute reprieve by Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, Muhammad will die by lethal injection tomorrow at 9 p.m. Eastern.

They changed approach and said we are going to target two-year milestones at a time.

Thank you for holding this hearing and thank you for your leadership on the Bay challenges.

A year ago, the Council did something fairly unique, if not even impressive, and that is they admitted failure.

there must be consequences if we fail to meet the expectations imbedded in them.

we have the opportunity, with this Executive Order and President Obama's leadership, to put in place a plan that will get us there by a date certain.

I suggest that we create a national infrastructure bank, staffed by professionals... and rank projects on a cost-benefit analysis.

We can't make this effort building 100-mile-an-hour train systems, or else we're truly consigning ourselves to be a second-class Nation.

How are we going to pay for building a high-speed rail system in this country? I think, two ways.

We championed broadband and telework policies that brought good jobs to our more rural communities.

It is time for these Virginia native peoples to be recognized by their own country.

Neither of these reasons should stand as a bar to recognition of these tribes.