(We will) look at some military construction projects that we can continue to enhance the value of that base, so we can BRAC-proof it for the future, ... There are going to be other BRAC rounds, we don't know when, whether it's five years, seven years, 10 years. They're going to come back and try and take another bite at this apple. |
[In South Dakota, former GOP Rep. John Thune declared victory over Daschle after his own drawn-out wait.] It would be nice just once to have an election settled before 4 a.m. in the morning, ... But I have to tell you, I've been on the other end of this equation, and if I have to wait till 4 a.m. in the morning, I'd rather be in on this end. |
All those things are going to become much bigger issues that we're going to have to address. |
Although I still believe we should not be closing U.S. military facilities while at war, I commend the BRAC commission for taking an independent and objective approach to this process, |
Believe me, everyone is breathing a huge sigh of relief, ... I think we'll find a way to celebrate. Eating and sleeping will be a good start. |
Ethanol reduces our dependence on foreign sources of oil and is an important weapon in the War on Terror. By investing in South Dakota's ethanol producers, we will strengthen our energy security and create new jobs. |
For conservatives out there, she's going to have to be very forthcoming ... to give them the comfort level that they need. |
For conservatives, she is going to have to be very forthcoming in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee to give them the comfort level that they need, the confidence level that she is going to be a judge in the mold that the president indicated: a Scalia or Thomas. |
For that, all South Dakotans owe him a big debt of gratitude, ... I wish him and his family the very best in the future. |
Funding our rural schools is very important, but it would be inappropriate to do so by selling parts of the Black Hills. |
He made a pitch for why he would be good in leadership. |
He's faced with exactly the same decision that he had to face in 2002, ... Last time, John chose the greater challenge. It's an eerily similar decision. |
Her decision to withdraw out of respect for the separation of powers, one of America's greatest founding principles, was a selfless act of courage that I commend. |
His words embolden the enemy. |
I am echoing what I hear people say in South Dakota about their senator and as they travel around the country having to deal with the chief obstructionist label. And I believe that is embarrassing to South Dakota, |