We are going to find ourselves back in the same position we were before Hurricane Katrina struck, which is under-funding our preparedness for future disasters and not being ready when it happens.

This is the inclusion of the warrants provision, which I insisted on being included with the support of my colleagues.

If the US wants to be a global leader in clean energy technologies, it must address this issue in particular, above all others.

I think it's going to take a toll. I'm pressing for action on this point.

I think so far this has proven to at least stabilize the situation, and in fact, I would argue, has probably avoided a significant financial deterioration which would still be plaguing us.

But having done all this work, that reaction was not irrational, given what they were seeing in the marketplace, given the contagion, given the fear.

I was listening closely to the recollections of both you and the Ranking Member about September 2008 because I was also there.

Passing on the ability to deal with the consequences of climate change is not something we should contemplate for future generations.

I think we can compete with a proactive stance.

We want to continue this dialog and consider how we can help with financing of energy projects.

Our current energy sources not only endanger our long term prosperity. But also leave us reliant on unstable regions.

I'm troubled by a number of them.

In my view the losers in this clean energy technology race will be those who do not participate aggressively.

I also have to salute Senator Kaufman for his service, both here in the Senate, for putting up with a lot of my bad jokes as we traveled around the world.

If I interpret your statement correctly, it is under the principles of federalism you have 50 States, and it would be good to have 50-state input; and, the 50 different States all have different demographics; all have different problems…

There might be some advantages in having a high deductible policy that are especially attuned to younger people who are basically healthy.

I'm very concerned about the impact this law will have on Utah's ability to continue to implement health insurance reforms in a manner that fits within the State's goals.

I hope Representative Clark's insight and knowledge will help to persuade some of my colleagues that PPACA was short-sighted in its one-size-fits-all approach.