I have high confidence, Mr. Chairman, that if confirmed, Dr. Rice can help build new bridges to nations with whom we do not always agree while renewing America's leadership in the world.

I agree with that. I'm just trying to figure out how we're going to get there and what is reasonable to expect in the different areas.

Thank you for your kind comments in my absence here.

My time has expired, but I just get back to this question. Why is the cap and trade the most efficient way to get to where we want to go?

We've got to include these other countries.

It's not linked directly. But I think Ms. Harbert would probably agree that higher prices tend to lead to lower consumption therefore lower emissions.

There's no more important issue. I think this is going to be one of the defining challenges of our time.

It's just a particular thing of mine. But it's good to be serving with you and all of my other colleagues in the committee.

We believe that funding for its completion should be a high priority for the U.S. Congress.

We are all sad, but Evan was cool with this, whatever happened. He understands what he's got: a family and a life he's very happy in.

She's tough and but she's also compassionate.

She's tough, but she's also compassionate.