Thank you very much for your testimony.

I'd like to commend President Obama for his initiative, the statements that he has made, such as that that he made in Prague.

I miss your good advice that I remember with fondness, working with you when I was in that other body.

It puts additional attention on the subject that we have here today, which is the security of our containment labs.

I share both the expressions of concern that my colleagues have made today, as well as all of our shared responsibility.

So, yes, we are on record saying there should be consequences.

Are you actually saying that a farmer could make money while at the same time adding BMPs and reducing agricultural runoff?

In the Administration of President Barack Obama, we finally have a President who recognizes that the Bay is truly a national treasure.

I want you all to go on record saying that you agree that there should be consequences.

The President issued Executive Order 13508 which directs the Federal Government to significantly expand its leadership of the ongoing effort to restore the Bay.

Well, part of Senator Levin's point is that we need to significantly increase--and I think the administration has agreed on this--significantly increase the security forces, both military and police, in Afghanistan.

I'm not sure I agree that it's all or nothing. We do have combat troops there now.

I agree with what you're saying, but I think the weakness of your position is that it appears to say that we're going to have a large international, primarily United States, military combat mission for a long time and, ultimately, the…

The question is, Who supplies the security? I understand the United States and international community have a responsibility for training, but ultimately, the security has to be provided by the Afghans.

I do not see the energy legislation being enacted within the next few weeks.

the administration can only do what it does under the authority of current law, and they can do quite a bit

Congress did not intend that law to regulate fisheries.

Because he's elevated it to the point that it is now, you know, a reaction to everything. Everybody who has this negative approach or view on this subject is a racist.