"Mr. Chairman, I have other questions for Chief Morse, but in deference to my colleagues, I will yield to them at this time."
"You think that if we have got the smart technology, you don't need to have as many human beings behind it."
"I think that would be important to take a look at those and determine if we need more folks now in the IT and tech support."
"I appreciate that."
"I think it is important that we exercise fiscal discipline and that we lead by example."
"Can you tell me a little bit about the status of those funds? Why, what do you propose to be doing with them?"
"If we have got 85 that are outstanding that need to be resolved, it is one thing to go after the low-hanging fruit."
"I tell you this is not a job that I envy."
"Interior must make advancing a responsible and efficient program for our OCS resources in Alaska and elsewhere a priority."
"I am gratified that the log jam of seems to have broken on the nominees at the Department of the Interior and Energy as well."
"We look forward to working with you."