I very much hope to be in this Committee, because it is such an important committee to the Nation and to New Mexico.
The water challenges of America are important to all of us.
In my view, President-elect Obama could not have chosen a better nominee.
I'm sorry that we are losing Senator Salazar as a member of this committee and a member of the Senate, but I'm delighted by his nomination.
I think is really critical.
I really had the feeling that this one clearly does.
So, we will have a balanced approach to the development of our natural resources.
For far too long, the Native American communities... have been left far behind.
We may not be able to do it in one year, but boy, maybe we can do it in four years and have a specific plan to do that.
I see my time has expired. Thank you again for your service and I look forward to working with you as we continue to make the case to the Am...
I think it is great that President-elect Obama is proceeding and has put your nomination forward, a career person who has worked in this are...
I hope you will be very aggressive about telling us where you think there are the holes, the loopholes in the law that need to be filled.
I know that President-elect Obama is going to make a priority, I think, out of cleaning up hazardous waste sites.
President Obama has bold plans for addressing the major environmental issues of this century.
I wanted to receive assurances from you that you will continue to focus on that commitment and make sure those resources are forthcoming.
I would like a commitment from you that once you are confirmed, that you take a close look at these three issues, ongoing cleanup, worker he...
I hear good things about you. I think you are on a road to a successful confirmation.
Dr. Chu's nomination comes at a pivotal time in the Department's history.
