We can never fully repay the debt of our proud nation to those who have laid down their lives for our country. The best we can do is honor their memory, ensure that their sacrifice is not in vain, and help provide for their families. |
We have a pot of money that is going to have to be spread over a larger population at a time when prices are soaring, |
We have an unprecedented opportunity to really make a difference for our senior citizens. |
We intend to demand answers. |
We need to have clear guidance, in law, that makes it very clear that inhumane treatment of detainees in American captivity is absolutely unacceptable. This problem is hurting us around the world. It's contrary to our values, and we simply must have this as part of the final bill. |
We should use the commission's recommendations as a thoughtful and informed guide. That does not mean that this committee will be a rubber stamp, ... The final shape of our restructuring legislation will be determined by what we learn at these hearings. |
We shouldn't be in the same situation, especially now that we have a department whose mission is to increase our preparedness. |
We would be remiss ... if we did not ask the hard questions needed to understand what went so wrong and what our country must do to improve our ability to respond to future crises, whether they are natural disasters or terrorist attacks. |
We would be remiss ... if we did not ask the hard questions needed to understand what went so wrong, |
We're here to send a message that our first priority and our highest obligation is to help all of those affected by this disaster. All of us are united to help the Gulf Coast recover from this extraordinary natural disaster. |
We're still committed to a bipartisan inquiry, |
What is evident already is that the company appears to have deliberately misled investors and its employees and customers about its financial strength. That in and of itself is very troubling. |
When help is needed, you are there and you take action, ... Thanks to all of you for the service you provide. |
with both deliberation and speed. |
With education costs continuing to rise at both public and private institutions, I believe that increases in grant aid are needed. |