I tell you, we will project more political strength worldwide the more we project economic strength.
Do you have the authority to spend dollars to complete the study, Secretary?
I think that the story of King Canute settles the question of whether political orders or the natural order will ultimat...
We have to get our ports and our waterways up to snuff.
One fellow stood up, he is the head of a major transportation company. He said, Senator, I have seen Sputnik. It is Shan...
I think all of us have a moral obligation... we leave it in as good a shape or better shape than we found it.
I was concerned about American competitiveness and the need for more up to date infrastructure.
I am asking you, don't you think this is a fairly high priority?
Aren't you about halfway through it? Aren't you conducing the study?
Let's just look at Harbor Maintenance, for example. It is my understanding, frankly, that you estimate that full channel...
Obvious question is, how do you propose to do more with less? We have fewer dollars.
Thank you, Madam Secretary.
The proposals go along with the territory. If you are going to make grand statements, you have an obligation to back the...
Because it is a problem. It is a real problem.
I will be totally candid. This reminds me of the Administration's proposal on the Highway Trust Fund. Basically proposin...
You have been conducting the study?
Does it meet the needs of the demand of the folks you have got coming back from the theater converting into veterans in ...
I think that is a sad statement. I think that you guys that are not confirmed hanging out there is ridiculous.
