These hearings will serve as a useful resource for this Committee as we consider the draft legislation you have proposed...
Thank you, Chairman Peterson, for calling today's hearing.
We appreciate the opportunity to examine your draft legislation that addresses concerns with the derivatives industry an...
opening statement.
I don't want to even imagine the kind of mess that would create.
My main concern is how the legislation will impact risk management for agricultural producers.
I am worried that the next headline is going to be 'Auto bailout followed by post office bailout.'
What you have to do is tell us what you need.
We need to make the changes that are necessary and flexibility in management so we can respond to the economic realities...
Are you saying you need the flexibility to do it without political interference?
What I do not have confidence in is that he has the management tools he needs to make sure the U.S. Postal Service is on...
I commend Senator Harkin for highlighting the issues of high risk populations and emphasizing that effective strategies ...
I would like to ask you to maybe have your people evaluate the potential in AFRICOM and then see what kind of resources ...
I think is long overdue, but I'm glad we do.
some of us don't think that's a good idea and we want to at least be heard as well as the other side.
You took office during an uncertain time in the war in Iraq and successfully spearheaded plans that have brought the sta...
The legislative debate regarding Clean Water Act jurisdiction will be a controversial issue that the Obama administratio...
Unfortunately, even though it's my experience talking to the presidents, ... they think it would work better, but they c...
