I am a big fan of proceeding aggressively in this direction but obviously we do not want to cause more harm as we go forward.

I do want to clarify the record, however, because I think the Chairman just asked you what level would we have in terms of a rise if there was a melting in terms of the ice sheet.

I think we have invested a great deal of money under the Chairman's leadership in trying to improve science education.

And I appreciate this opportunity for us to examine, with these experts, the national security challenge that we face with regard to Iran, and also to explore the options.

To the best that I can understand this in layman's terms is that there is a lot of data that has been collected over the last 50 years from satellites.

Whatever the weather, let me just assure the gentleman from New York, the Phillies are the World Series champions. And we intend to retain that honor.

And it has been litigated in many states around the country.

We have an obligation in the Congress, in both parties, to do everything we can to provide some peace of mind that comes with retirement security.

I appreciate you calling this hearing, and appreciate the presence of the new ranking member, Senator Martinez.

We will make sure even if we're not here for the whole hearing that we review, and try to incorporate the testimony in our work.

I know how worried people are. I have some sense of the anxiety that they feel, and this issue is critically important.

I think it is enormously important for this very important department to have a focused jurisdiction.

Proposals, such as Silver Scholarships, to provide incentives for older Americans to volunteer their time, included in legislation re-introduced by Congressman Sestak this month.

I want to thank you for holding this hearing, and I am conflicted because I am in between Homeland Security, but this is very important to me.

Mr. Chairman, thank you for convening today's very important hearing on copyright licensing in a digital age.

I am delighted to be a member of this very important Committee, Environment and Public Works.

I look forward to working with you, Madam Chairwoman, and the others on this Committee to try to structure legislation which can be enacted this year.

I think the evolution of the views of President Bush on the threat of global warming are highly significant.