I would be concerned that if we are not more specific in statute, we could fall back to a time where it may not be as high a priority.

I do think that increased subsidies--that is not the right word--cost-share programs are appropriate.

We need to have a fair program to all the activities that are dealing with the pollutants.

I do think with a new administration, there are always new opportunities. We should try to take advantage of this.

I think we really need to think out of just the current structure because it was well-intended, but I am not sure it gives us the effect of monitoring to reach the goals that we set and that you are going to need a stronger framework to…

To me, this is one of the low-hanging fruit areas that we should be able to do much more effective work in and it can be done in a cost-effective manner.

There is a new administration in town. They certainly have a different priority as it relates to the environment.

The Chesapeake Bay is also in trouble.

As you point out, we are not going to meet the goals set out in the 2000 agreement by 2010.

I have three criteria that I use to evaluate all executive branch nominees: competence, integrity, and commitment to the core mission of the Department.

I wholeheartedly support Dr. Johnson to be our Under Secretary of the Department of Energy Secretary.

Dr. Johnson will effectively implement President Obama's priorities of developing clean energy and addressing global warming.

I want to know kind of more directly your relationship with the Prince George's County police, Montgomery County police, in terms of our local law enforcement.

this Member remains really concerned about that outstanding litigation, precisely because so many of those officers do live in the Fourth Congressional District.

This is perhaps--I mean, this is a tremendous deficit for one of the most significant regions in the country.

I can only recall my experiences as a parent and a worker on 9/11 and the challenges of trying to get to a son over here on Capitol Hill.

I am concerned about our emergency room and hospital capacity to handle a tremendous disaster.

I certainly come from a part of the Commonwealth of Virginia that has very different issues when it comes to gun rights and people's use of guns.