I'm very supportive of your effort, in terms of these innovation centers and research capabilities.

How do we supplement existing State and local economic development efforts for site location for those companies that--where the jobs might otherwise be going abroad?

This would be an effort that would not allow to supplement those efforts, but it would be for those companies, particularly foreign companies and others, that are looking at investing in America.

It was done at the price of political support in the other body. Because, as Ms. DeLauro pointed out, not a single member of that minority party here in this body was even willing to talk about the legislation.

I was very heartened to hear you say that, in your paper, since you have gone to Brookings, you call for a combination of spending cuts and tax increases.

I am worried about the fraying of the safety net at the state and local level.

What would you say in your mind about the ability of Judge Porteous to sit as a judge in any case whatsoever?

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for continuing this series of hearings.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Do you know if Judge Porteous received such benefits?

Measuring our students against international benchmarks is an important step.

A group of Senators, including Senator Mark Warner, has suggested that a portion of the TARP money that has come back, that has gone to mega-businesses, be devoted to getting the credit market flowing in small businesses again.

We need to make sure that all Americans, not just the folks who happen to work on Wall Street, feel that we are digging ourselves out of the hole.

I don't think there could be any better place.

And it's in the interest of the Afghan people. Yes.

I would like also to express my appreciation to Senator Thune for having originally brought forth this idea. It's a very sensible approach.

I would strongly agree with you on that, by the way. I think, in the context of 2001, it was an accomplishment to have achieved this constitution.

I can think of no greater tribute to those who fought the larger wars of the 20th century, to have them located in a way that they can be accessible to those who come and visit our national capital.