The challenges of climate change aren't going to go away.

While better transparency and disclosure are needed within the industry, we must make sure that we create responsible legislation that does not impede appropriate legislation and risk management within the marketplace.

The adage that we never want to send our soldiers into a fair fight is at the core of the Army modernization strategy.

I hope that you will commit to me today that the Agency will rework its analysis and complete it by June 26.

Instead of backroom dealings, EPA should be encouraging public participation at every step in the rulemaking process.

I want to commend Administrator Jackson for making scientific integrity and transparency essential components of EPA's mission.

I absolutely agree. IRIS is supposed to be a collection and synthesis of the available science on a given chemical at a given time.

I have always believed that one of the primary responsibilities of this committee is to ensure that regulatory decisions are based on the best available science.

My personal feeling is there shouldn't be a difference. Science should be science and it should be blind to industry and environment.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

the American people will not trust us to protect their health and their environment if they do not trust the transparency

Now that doesn't look like transparency and openness; it's more like hide and seek.

Again, measured against this standard, I'm afraid EPA has missed the mark.

I am both puzzled and frustrated by their apparent unwillingness to engage Congress.

While I disagree with some of your conclusions, I appreciate your thoughtful approach to the issue.

I agree with Senator Kyl, we are fortunate that the President has chosen to nominate Victor Mendez to this position.

The challenges in continuing to provide a safe and free flowing transportation network have never been greater.

I think it was a big mistake. I am very sorry that the Stimulus Bill, which I think got off track, only put 4 percent into transportation and did not even deal with the rescission.