I think somebody who is making as low of a salary as some do working far smaller carriers is of concern.
Let me, if I might, Mr. Babbitt, in the short time I have, focus on four really important things.
You know I'm not questioning anybody's professionalism. I understand the issue of living away from home. All of us do that here.
Mr. Chairman, that is a very kind offer. I concur with so many things that you said and wanted to indicate that.
There are so many good examples, around this country, of industry and universities developing very powerful partnerships.
Not only is it a win-win for the direct participants, but the community wins, the economy wins, the state wins.
Very briefly, I want to start out and just tell you how much I appreciate what you're doing here.
One of the things I hear as I talk to the business community... is they just feel there is a tremendous amount of uncertainty.
I have always believed that less government and lower taxes helps create jobs.
The next step at some point, when the economy is strong enough and ready, will be to begin to tighten policy, which means raising interest r...
As we look out to just next year, let us say, the next 12 months, we already have unemployment that has now gone over 10 percent.