"We need a cultural overhaul. We need to create a system where the protection and safety of victims is unquestionable."
"What will be the impact of aircraft carrier availability in the future?"
"Their obstructionism not only defies common sense, but it is dangerous."
"if Congress were to pass a fiscal year 2013 omnibus appropriations bill, what positive impacts would we see to DOD's and overall readiness?"
"Improving our education outcomes is a vital national interest."
"Hundreds of thousands of children will lose access to Head Start programs if sequestration continues."
"I want to especially thank Senator Ayotte for being such an outstanding partner on this and for all she has done to push this bill forward."
"I hope we are going to be revisiting it."
"the current fixed interest rate on Stafford Federal subsidized loans will double to 6.8 percent unless we here in Congress take action."
"Our colleague Senator McCain has called sequestration 'devastating' to our military."
"Mental health claims are particular ones because I think a lot of mental health professionals say once somebody gets over that burden of saying, 'Okay, I admit, I need help,' if you do not take advant..."