"I look forward to working hard on the issues before this committee facing this Congress."
"You also indicated your support for the creation of a National Climate Service within NOAA."
"I believe the work of NOAA's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory is essential to properly sustain the Great Lakes' ecosystems."
"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."
"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."
"I was a prosecutor for 8 years, ran an office of about 400 people, and one of the things that was most troubling to me in just the last few years was what happened to our U.S. Attorney'S Office in Min..."
"It was really shocking to me to see how quickly that office deteriorated and what went on there."
"I don't agree with everything that's in it and everything that came out, but, literally, we can't afford to wait any longer to get something passed."
