"We certainly have to focus in on what is happening internationally, but we also have to look at the supply side of this as well."
"I applaud you for championing that and having these hearings."
"Return on investment can't just be measured in dollars returned and dividends. Return on investment also is on relief of suffering, lives saved, and so forth."
"the vast majority of the public understands that the climate is changing."
"let's move past the debate of whether the climate is changing or not."
"the best part of this committee is it is pretty non-partisan. It is Democrats and Republicans working together to go toward a common goal."
"It doesn't take a fiscal crisis--and it shouldn't take a fiscal crisis--for us to look at programs and evaluate programs to make them more efficient and meet goals."
"But that freedom and stability only comes if there is a concurrent respect for the rule of law and a respect for basic rights of citizens."
"I am a very firm believer that, as economies develop, with that comes freedom and stability."
"The relationship between the United States and Vietnam is changing rapidly."
"I think the American public, if you are out there watching, you can be very proud of what we have been able to accomplish and the reflection of our values as a Nation."