We depend on an international network of safe, secure stations to repair and maintain aircraft, but we believe that the proposed language, as currently constituted, could actually undermine the safety systems we're constantly improving.

I think safety is a very important issue.

Nothing is more important to the future of global air travel than building and implementing the NextGeneration Air Transportation System.

Put simply, good journalism is vital to our democracy.

In the near term, we must seek ways to make sure that our existing news entities find a firmer financial footing.

Despite the changes all around us, I believe we should strive to make sure that these values continue to inspire our media policy in the digital age.

I made similar requests to DOD and DOE.

The future of journalism is digital.

I will not sit by as men in speed boats abuse the most powerful and advanced Navy in the world.

It is unacceptable for our ships, crews, and passengers to be threatened and put at risk in international waters.

We need a national transportation policy that will reduce delays, improve safety, create jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

I am excited about today's hearing and regret that I cannot be in attendance.

We are ready to build a new Hudson River rail tunnel that will create 6,000 construction jobs a year.

I am pleased that President Obama shares my commitment to passenger rail.

We need to establish a bold vision for a national surface transportation system.

In the wake of the January 2006 Sago mine disaster, I had the privilege to serve on the special investigation team appointed by West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin.

I do have concerns that this legislation before us could potentially do harm, do greater harm to a housing market that is already unstable.

Any action this body takes should be to encourage positive growth and strength in the mortgage markets.