we could learn a lot from Walt Disney.

it is a longer view that you have to take.

it really is an industry that not only is important for our economy, but promotes, as Senator Dorgan said, promotes our country around the world.

I am a cosponsor of the Travel Promotion Act, a measure re-introduced this week by Senator Dorgan.

We are clearly losing part of this international market share, some because of the economy, but some because other countries have been promoting their countries for tourism.

We really see this industry as major backbone to our economy, and we have to look at both the challenges and the opportunities ahead today.

we see a lot of impact. We estimate that in some areas, we will see some 30 percent decline in our tourism business.

Sen. Dorgan and I yesterday introduced the Travel Promotion Act of 2009.

You also have the $225 million Byrne Competitive Grant program.

I can tell you I was sitting here thinking about the change the COPS program made in the county where I was a chief prosecutor, Hennepin County.

I understand the EPA is looking at both direct greenhouse gas emissions and indirect emissions from land use changes.

I always thought it was ironic that we had something like 37 States that had started their own greenhouse gas registry together because the Federal Government had failed to act.

I am concerned with a few pieces here.

We are concerned that this is speculative to look at this and would be very difficult to do on an evidence based method.

I appreciate the leadership you have shown at the EPA and the integrity you are working to restore to the office.

These televised hearings over the years have taught Americans a lot about our Constitution and the role that the courts play in upholding and defending it.

The Joint Economic Committee will come to order.

Doesn't the American public have a compelling First Amendment interest in ensuring that this can't happen and that the Internet stays open and accessible?