The good news on the Chesapeake Bay is that there is broad consensus that we have got to take this to a new level.

Congressman Connolly raises a good point about the fact that you are dealing with so many different local governments within the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

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

Without objection, we will include the report in our committee record for today's hearing.

I could not agree with you more about your statement that Maryland farmers are willing to do more to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay if the programs are reasonable, economically feasible, based on sound science, and equal to the…

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

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

I understand that you have been on your current job for, you said, 30 days and that the Obama administration is still in its first 100 days.

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…

The Chesapeake Bay is also in trouble.

I am glad you mentioned No Child Left Inside. Of course, Congressman Sarbanes has been the leader on that issue.

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

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

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

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

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.