I think you are going to find a lot of these programs you are going to want to continue, and even my colleagues that might not have supported the Recovery Act, they are going to want to make sure, as I, that we have real accountability…

I commend you for doing this, but I do not think some of your other colleagues who have equal challenge, particularly with the Recovery Act funds, have put in place this same kind of oversight.

I share, like Senator Cardin, the belief that nuclear power has to be part of the mix.

We may have policy differences. We may have, I think equally on both sides of the aisle, concerns about some of the deficits.

We think and they have shown that increased patient satisfaction, increased family satisfaction, and, on average, cost savings north of $5,000 per person.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I apologize on the front end that these questions may have been addressed...

I have legislation pending about raising end-of-life issues, recognizing that 70 percent of Americans have no advance directives.

Is that kind of real-life examples factored into your analysis in terms of scoring costs?

I for one think, you know, these are projects that are ready to go, and with the appropriate risk assessment...

I am really happy to see your presentation because one of the things that has driven me crazy... is the lack of transparency.

At some point, in my mind, at least, it needs to be part of the discussion.

I would argue that there needs to be some societal understanding that there is an individual responsibility to start planning for some level of long-term care when you turn 21 or turn 25.

I think most American taxpayers now are sort of scratching their head and wondering when all this bailout stuff is going to end. And probably thinking when is my bailout coming?

I think that this is a case of failure of Speaker Pelosi to listen not only to her members but certainly to our members.

I think this is a case of failure of Speaker Pelosi to listen not only to her members but certainly to our members.

I understand the reluctance from Congress to grant this type of recognition.

I am really pleased to be joined here by Governor Kaine.

I believe it is appropriate for them to finally receive the federal recognition that has been denied for far too long.