I would just want to just ensure that, as we go forward, that we not only have the highest quality and caliber and performance, but that we recruit in the most diverse way possible and reward those officers for their service.

I'm saddened, though not surprised, by the latest job loss numbers.

I have been really concerned that at a time when we need to step up and think about our regional medical emergency services and how we would handle a disaster...

I want to thank you, in particular, for this proposal because reinvigorating any program that is getting our young people out into nature is one I am a thousand percent behind.

Smog is more than a nuisance--it is a real and persistent health threat.

Controlling air pollution is a critical element in restoring the health of the Chesapeake.

We need rules and regulations that are based on good science and the rule of law . . . rules and regulations that don't get over-turned by the courts.

Climate change is affecting Maryland today.

I hope that you will look at this position as being an advocate and providing independent information.

I think the HUBZones are critically important for underserved and vulnerable communities.

There should be a Federal agency that is charged with saying, did small business get its fair share of this economic opportunity?

I have had recent town hall meetings and meetings with small business owners in Maryland, and they are very well attended.

I am a strong advocate of it.

I am a believer that government contracting and government contracting for small business, and as I said, I think it is win-win.

I want to join our Chairman, Chairman Boxer, and thank you for holding this hearing.

Let me make it clear, we need an energy policy in this Country that will provide for energy security and deal with the greenhouse gas emissions and global climate change.

I think we really have to give you many thanks for what you did on surety bonds in the Recovery Act.

We could do a lot better. We made some progress, by the way, in the last Congress, and I want to see us continue to make progress to help vulnerable small businesses.