I have been to the plant where they make the engine for the Chevy Cruze, I have been to the plant where they make the bumper for some of these cars, and I have been to the assembly plants, and the workers are excited. And the workers…

I thank the assistant majority leader. I heard his comments about Chrysler and what happened with the CEO when he was in town today talking to some of our colleagues. And one of the untold stories of the auto rescue is not just that in my…

What additional actions is the Department taking or proposing to take to improve its ability to prevent foods containing dangerous pathogens from ever leaving the slaughterhouse, processing facility, or entering the retail chain?

I was very pleased to see the President elevate the SBA Administrator to Cabinet level, and I think it is about time.

I rise today to bring attention once again to this administration's assault on our domestic energy production. For the past 3 years, I've been saying many times from this very podium that the EPA is overstepping its bounds and regulating…

I think collaboration is very important, but collaboration that does not include the programs that are making a difference for businesses does not have the same impact.

I cannot over-emphasize the importance of SBA programs in supporting small businesses in New Hampshire and helping particularly during the recent recession.

I'm going to take that as a no. You think these analyses----

The letter addressing the Forest Service's wildland fire aviation program was signed by Secretary Vilsack and mailed to you, Senator Feinstein and Senator Wyden on March 29, 2012.

I just think it's striking, gentlemen, when all 4 of you say that organizations from Goldman Sachs to the CEO of Mobil are off base.

As far as how important the refining process is in all of this, I think Americans have a tendency to think about this as the price of a barrel of oil.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I think, I don't want to mischaracterize, you know so much more than me. I am trying to understand, I am the pupil here.

I will be very disappointed if this Congress fails to do much more than is contemplated right now in addressing these problems.

I feel that working group's proposals are a small step, a baby step, a tiptoe that also fails to address this issue.

A difficult and certainly challenging one, particularly in this political climate.

What is the FDA doing to mitigate those shortages?

Have cases of drug shortages and black market issues been referred to the Department of Justice?