I think OMB has the ability to ask agencies if they would follow a model similar to that of the Department of State.

The issue du jour is cyber warfare. It isn't science fiction. It is reality.

Now, talk to us about other agencies being able to replicate the success that you enjoyed at the State Department.

Thank you for your leadership, and our commendation is to you and to your colleagues.

Other than support at the top, what were the other key elements in your success?

we simply need to do a better job in contracting to make sure that the systems that we are buying as a government... are better technology

Imagine the terrifying scenario of a hacker creating uncertainty as to the validity of the data residing on the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) air traffic control systems.

I like your concepts that you have in this bill, government using its power. I think that will drive a congruity of products that is absolutely necessary in this case to get this solved.

Some of my colleagues will be pleased to hear that the last quarter's growth of GDP was 3.5 percent.

The best way I believe to bring jobs and prosperity back to our country is also the best way to end our dependence on foreign oil.

It is clear that the Chair understands the role that public transportation, commuter rail, Amtrak, freight rail and smart growth can play in climate solutions.

Climate change is the challenge of a generation, my generation, our generation. We need to take bold action.

I want to applaud the Chair for including our CLEAN-TEA legislation in her bill and for providing up to 3 percent of allowances for clean transportation projects.

We would like to commend Senator Carper and his Coal Working Group for their continued efforts to accelerate CCS.

several years from now, when people come to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, and they look out to the east, they will see something sticking up above the horizon about half the size of my thumbnail, and it will be a windmill farm generating…

Some of our witnesses have talked today about predictability.

I can say for the audience and for my colleagues, the most fun I have ever had driving a car.

It is an important step forward, and I applaud when you take that first step toward a goal.