"I would like to know whether this merger will raise ticket prices and whether the proposed merger will make it harder for independent concert agents to market and promote lesser known artists at small..."
"So that is your core concern here?"
"Thank you very much, Chairman. Thank you for holding this important hearing."
"How do you think these small venues are going to continue to attract artists to their sites if the venue is not owned by or affiliated with your large combined company if the merger is approved?"
"The outcry even led to the passage of a State law in my home State called 'The Hannah Montana Law,' which bans the use of automated software designed to quickly purchase numerous tickets in a matter o..."
"So do you think the merger will bring the prices down for the tickets?"
"But did there used to be more competition in this market?"
"So why do you think other people would want to come in?"
"Didn't you say for a time you were going to be a competitor to Ticketmaster and many industry observers thought you could siphon off something like 15 percent of the market?"
"I know with Senator Cantwell's leadership with the work that she has done with oceans, and the Chairman's leadership here, I am hopeful we will be able to get something done."
"You also indicated your support for the creation of a National Climate Service within NOAA."
"I look forward to working hard on the issues before this committee facing this Congress."
"I believe the work of NOAA's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory is essential to properly sustain the Great Lakes' ecosystems."
"I think it has a positive effect going forward, but a deterrent effect."
"Sometimes don't people get overwhelmed with these tips?"
"Are there things you learned from that that will be helpful with this big influx for the TARP funds and the stimulus funds?"
"The public is crying out for accountability."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Congratulations to both of you."
