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Yes. In the State of Nevada--I am sure it is maybe more than that in California--in the State of Nevada, women earn $400,000 less. A man in his lifetime makes X number of dollars, and in Nevada a woman makes $400,000 less--in fact, a…

I think that the EU needs to step back and I'm hoping, Mr. Secretary, that you're going to... assure that the U.S. aviation community is not penalized by the EU.

the aviation industry has had a tremendously successful record, in fact the most successful, in limiting its impact on the environment

The tax revenue is intended to mitigate aviation emissions, but there's no obligation in their law that the revenue collected be spent on aviation.

It violates U.S. sovereignty, because a U.S. carrier has to pay the European tax for all segments of a flight from the U.S. to Europe.

I just hope very much that you will see your way to being a little more forthcoming on something that's pretty clear to all of us that we need to do for America.

So there is a lot less experience out there by the FBI and by the prosecutors.

I think the Department has been embarrassed by the results of a lot of big cases.

I think not, too. It is just dangerous to have a big case like that go that fast and have lawyers being changed in the process.

I think the prosecutor should be fired on the spot.

I do not think it is performing well in terms of getting your best people in the courtroom trying some of the most important cases.

Are you confident that the Chief of Public Integrity...is sufficiently committed to having the kind of experienced prosecutors necessary to handle a case of this magnitude?

Let me tell you what I am worried about. I am worried that we have these big cases--we have had them in my State.

I understand that often prosecutors--and it is always I have been told that, but even in recent years--ignore or reject the opinion of the experienced attorneys oftentimes.

I think you should look at it really hard. You should review from top to bottom the staff you have got there.

I think it's very bipartisan, and the things that have been mentioned by Senator Rockefeller and Senator Cantwell, I think are legitimate concerns.

the European Union with this emissions trading scheme is acting outside of their prerogative and the trading scheme will have a negative effect on our aviation community.