I think OMB dictated a ridiculous inflation factor that didn't pass the laugh test.

I am not here to beat up on anybody for what happened in the past.

If we are saving that much in the real world, we need to brag about it. If we are not, we need to know that.

We don't have time to get into all the details of storage of nuclear bombs.

We will ask the Pentagon whether it is being reconsidered or if they are moving ahead.

I personally believe the CBO forecast is overly optimistic.

We really have very substantial responsibility to the American people on our collective shoulders.

The combination of the retiring baby-boom generation, rising health care costs, and inadequate revenues are projected to explode Federal debt.

It is clear that getting our economy moving again will require the passage of an economic recovery package.

I'm very interested in the Essential Air Services.

Our Nation faces really extraordinary short- and long-term fiscal and economic challenges.

I believe it is essential that we begin the difficult work of putting our budget back on a sound long-term fiscal course.

We have worked together a lot on these projects, and I'm anxious to continue to work with you.

NIEA strongly supports Senator Dorgan's request, signed and supported by 14 other Senators, for funding for BIE school construction and maintenance.

Senator Dorgan's request of $334 million for new construction of K-12 school facilities and $150 million for maintenance and repair is similar to NIEA's request.

This would go a long way in expediting construction projects and ensuring the maximum number of workers in Indian country are put to work quickly.

It's just been an unbelievable mess in a lot of ways.

NIEA commends Chairman Dorgan in particular for his tremendous efforts to ensure that Indian Country is included in the stimulus package.