Let me just concur with your comments, particularly on the California waiver.
You need to have an effective way to determine whether there is toxic lead dust.
President-elect Obama has said that he looks forward to signing legislation that will return the traditional role of the Clean Water Act.
Thirty percent of the problems in regard to nitrogen oxide comes from the air into the Bay.
I ask for your commitment to find ways in which EPA can play a constructive role in reducing the number of children in our Country that have...
The clear science is that we have to regulate runoff issues.
We need to concentrate on reducing the nutrient levels that are suffocating the Bay.
That's one of the highest priorities for us, to evaluate how we can modernize the Helsinki Commission and the OSCE process.
I particularly want to just underscore the challenge you're going to have in the Middle East between the Israelis and the Palestinians.
Thank you for being willing to do this and to your entire family. I know it was a difficult decision.
I think we could be more aggressive in trying to move forward.
I applaud the Chairman and Ranking Member for continually reminding all of us in the Senate about our responsibilities to balance the budget...
I would just like to have your assurance that the privatization initiatives are going to be reviewed very carefully.
I opposed the privatization initiative of the Bush administration, the OMB Revised A-76 Circular.
Could you work with us to identify those things where it is too many good-old micro line-item programs?
One week from now, we will be heading to the platform for the inauguration of President-elect Obama.
I think you are a high-altitude, high-achieving guy, and I think you will absolutely lead our Department of Education.
I believe that is how we will be able to deliver for the American people.
