“We must have systems of checks and balances to make sure that those people who are making critical decisions for our country are held accountable, and nowhere is that more important than in the area of national security.” PeopleImportantCountryDecisionSecurityBalanceAreasCriticalChecksOur CountryNational SecurityCritical Decisions Author:Chris Van Hollen
“As we get closer to the end of this Congress, we should be addressing the urgent needs of the American people - the war in Iraq, affordable health care, a sensible energy policy, quality education for our children, retirement security, and a sound and fair fiscal policy.” PeopleNeedsShouldChildrenWarEndsCareEnergySoundQualitySecurityPolicyFairsOur ChildrenCongressIraqHealth CareRetirementSensibleUrgentAffordableQuality EducationEnergy PolicyFiscal PolicyAffordable Health Care Author:Chris Van Hollen
“I think America understands that energy security is a very important part of our national security. But if we are going to address energy security in a meaningful way going forward, we need to do it in a new manner. We cannot just be doing the same old thing.” IfsThinkingWayNeedsImportantAmericaEnergySecurityMeaningfulAddressesNational SecurityOld ThingsEnergy SecuritySame Old Thing Author:Chris Van Hollen
“It is Basic Management 101 that if you reward failure you are going to get more failure, and if you want success you should reward success. But if you look at the way this administration has approached national security, they have kind of got that principle backwards.” IfsWayWantShouldLooksKindPrinciplesSecurityManagementRewardsAdministrationBackwardsNational SecurityTaxi Author:Chris Van Hollen
