This is an interruption, not an end.
I greatly admire that decision, even as I am very personally disappointed by it.
It is devastating when this body is unable to pass the normal appropriations and authorizing bills in some sort of regular order.
I don't think there is a proper understanding in this body, or even nationally, the devastating impact that has on the ability of the Govern...
I cannot imagine an argument that says that the specter of sequestration coming down at us reduces our workload.
Forcing us to shed key talent from our ranks represents a penny-wise/pound-foolish strategy, as we would lose the ability to properly monito...
It is also important that we address the revenue side of our budget problem. We must consider raising additional revenue.
It is wrong to think the defense budget has somehow been held apart from our debt and deficit problems.
If we want to be a global power, we have got to be out and about.
We are not going to have more economic opportunity in this country if we have less influence in the world.
It is critically important that we make smart choices in this difficult budget environment.