It seems to me that the potential is to increase homelessness and increase the 'zip codes of poverty'.

I just came with mixed emotions from a hearing where I did something that causes me qualms.

It seems to me if you're going to be paying hard cash for somebody to do the repairs, you ought not to pay.

I am still concerned about the retirement issue.

Obviously, you have to have the good science first, and how do you go about addressing the public concerns?

I, too, share your great concern about Homeland Security.

Well, thank you. That is what we ask you to do. And I appreciate that.

Thank you. That is your judgment, and I am delighted to hear about it.

You've asked for a $124 million increase. Right now it is very difficult to find that.

I request that my testimony be made part of the record of the hearings on the fiscal year 2005 NSF budget.

I associate myself with the comments of Senator Mikulski.

If we can genetically engineer the indigenous plants so that they are resistant to viruses, other diseases, pests, and in some instances, perhaps more drought tolerant.

I believe the discussion of the allegations in the document is incomplete, and does not justify the sweeping conclusions of either the document or the accompanying statement.

I would wholeheartedly concur with that. I think there are many needs in education.

We are going to have to go for a vote in a few minutes.

Science and technology is our future, make no mistake about it.

I could not agree more with Senator Mikulski.

More funding for basic and applied scientific research means more jobs for our economy.