I think when--the cap and trade programs that have been discussed, and when government starts picking winners and losers and allocating cred...
I don't think we should underestimate the importance of efficient freight transportation on the overall economy.
We may have done enough damage today, I'm not sure.
We need efficient transportation systems, just like the Eisenhower presidency did.
I hope that this hearing today will be a catalyst for our Committee's thorough examination of Federal transportation policies.
I think the important thing is that we do no harm.
It would be nice if there was a way of harmonizing that with what the States require.
if we increase the cost of transportation in our intermodal system because of congestion, the price of your grain and the price of your beef...
Yes, that would be great.
You've got to do it through policy. You've got to do it through incentives, and certainly the carbon legislation is an opportunity.
If you really want to address carbon, you do it through a carbon tax.
I want to thank our panel for their testimony today, and responses to the questions, and for the important work that you do, day in and day ...
The Air Force is the largest user of fuels, obviously, and if we can use domestically produced alternative fuels here, it lessens the very d...
Ms. Ferguson, last year, Secretary Donley signed the Air Force Energy Policy which, among other things, establishes a couple of goals with r...
I think there is more that Congress can require, when it comes to updating the Pilot Records Improvement Act.
I hope the Commission can put a stake through the heart of that thing once and for all.
I think the best way to resolve that is to ensure there is more competition in the last mile.
I look forward to continuing to work with you upon your confirmation on a lot of issues.
