Our presence gives confidence to that process and since the process hasn't been completed, our presence remains essential.

We want to see at least some progress, but there's numerous decision points coming up.

We can't drawdown prematurely there exactly for the reasons Senator Voinovich mentioned, Metroviza and integration of Serb communities.

I'm encouraged by the fact that the Prime Ministers have in fact met and will meet again. That's a good step.

What you need to have in Kosovo is confidence on the part of the population and acceptance on the part of the region.

we expressed our joint vision of a Western Balkans region that is fully integrated into the EU and NATO.

Do you think reducing forces would undermine stability in the region, and are you comfortable with the current level?

we reiterated our commitment to support for continued U.S. engagement in the region.

If this thing isn't worked out in the next 6 months, Macedonia could become a black hole.

the job is not yet finished.

I would like to add a caution to follow up on Senator Stabenow because, as we've discussed, one of the concerns that we've heard from the CAP agencies has been around the clarity of rules governing the program.

I would argue for longer than 3 years. I think that it's very important.

I'm certainly willing to work with the Department as we figure out how to do that.

I fully support the concept of offering rebates for the use of proven energy conserving technologies.

I would hate to see us invest money in manufactured housing that then the tenants would lose because the parks are sold out from under them.

We think your suggestion for a transformer rebate fits perfectly with the rest of Building STAR's provisions.

As you all heard, because of our unique situation in New Hampshire, we have a lot of individual dwellings.

The Building STAR program... will create a significant number of jobs, save money on utility bills, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.