We have got a big problem, maybe $2 trillion or more with bad assets.

I have now voted twice for the TARP money because I thought President Bush needed it and I thought President Obama needed it.

I am still stunned that the President would ask us to spend $1 trillion.

let's not let humility prevent us from acting, because the course we are on is completely and utterly unsustainable.

we are not even close. I do not think on the last analysis we are in the top 20 in health care outcomes.

Better outcomes, less cost.

I have come to the conclusion--this is critically important--that is that right now the reimbursement system is based on procedures.

So what I would like to do is get rid of the Medicaid program.

We must also address climate change. The scientific consensus is clear.

I have been part of a group that was dubbed by the media 'the Gang of 10'... that advocated a comprehensive approach to reducing our dependence on foreign energy.

We are on, as a Nation, an unsustainable fiscal course.

I believe that build-up of debt fundamentally threatens the economic security of this country. I believe it in my bones.

We thank the House and Senate Interior Subcommittees and our congressional delegation--Representative Pomeroy, Senator Dorgan and Senator Conrad for their support.

We are very pleased that the Obama administration intends to ask for BIE funding for UTTC.

Congress has the power to recognize these Tribes.

I commend the committee for giving its time and attention to the Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act.

I have been one of the strongest supporters here in Congress saying I believe tribes should go through the process we have established for the tribes.

Somehow, you are going to wear out your welcome with the Congress and we are going to have people in Congress pushing, with sufficient strength, that the recognition process doesn't work.