You cannot tell me, and sit here and tell me that your groups, which you represent, many of which have testified before this Committee and been untruthful with this Committee can say----

I think this was the case in Yellowstone where Superintendent Wenk was beginning an investigation and bringing in outside investigators to do an independent inquiry and then was prevented from doing so because the IG was brought in…

It is great to have this joint hearing today to receive an update from the agencies and industry stakeholders regarding the CAFE standards.

American innovation has proven established industry wrong time and time again.

This is a win-win for consumers and the environment, and I own a Camry hybrid so I personally know the benefits of these vehicles.

It appears that the National Park Service, especially since we have had reports of this for 16 years and that these matters are not being adequately addressed, that perhaps promotion from within has actually hurt the National Park Service…

In some respects that is rewarding loyalty. In other respects, it can create a toxic work culture.

I do not think you need any more power because right now you are removing pharmacies that actually try to compete in their marketplace and serve on regular means.

The demand under the present circumstances that Mr. Pagliano again assert his constitutional rights in front of video cameras six weeks before the presidential election betrays a naked political agenda and furthers no valid legislative aim.

No employee in Federal civil service should ever feel afraid to come to work.

I want to take a point of personal privilege. I don't know whether we will have another subcommittee hearing or a chance to do this, but I would like to thank my friend Ruben Hinojosa.

I think it is a great option and I think it is the one we have to have if we are going to sustain future benefits for our people.

These are the overarching principles behind the discussion draft Chairman Kline recently released.

I think this is essential for the survival of the multiemployer pension system.

Strengthening retirement security has always been a difficult challenge with no easy answers.

Thank you, Mr. Green.

I can flatly tell you that. I wouldn't put my company and my employees at that risk, because I might bankrupt and they may lose their jobs.

I am a co-sponsor of bipartisan legislation that would solve this problem and avoid a catastrophic scenario for hard-working miners and their families.