"We support the inclusion of this language as it further encourages the Secretaries of the military to seek out those opportunities."
"I believe that is unfair and punishes Tribal members who wish to give back to their people through government service."
"I have to say the elimination of these programs I think would be very pound foolish, I can't even say it is penny wise."
"We had a NASA explorer school in my district, and I got to visit, and the kids were mesmerized."
"I honestly do not know how to explain to my constituents why the President's budget zeros this out."
"We cannot afford to let the EPA check out on Puget Sound recovery."
"Every dollar the EPA invests on Puget Sound leverages $24 in State, and tribal, and local funding."
"Why should States and rural communities be stuck holding the bag for the Federal government?"
"I think it is important the Federal government not leave States holding the bag."
"There are a lot of moms in this room who are concerned about the generational burden of climate change on the next generation."
"Ed, you always do an eloquent job of emphasizing the importance of having the Federal Government uphold its treaty obligations."
"We can sit here and talk about the cost, but a picture is worth a thousand words."