Thank you so much, Mr. Stallman, and we look forward to working with you and with Senator Lincoln...

That needs to happen, so that is a very key piece.

I ask unanimous consent to place into the record a letter from AARP, National Consumer Law Center, Public Citizen, and Consumer Union: 'Dear Senator Boxer, we are writing to commend you for your leadership on protecting residential…

The legislation needs to be about economics and America's growth potential.

Thank you so much, Senator.

I think that combination ensures the competitiveness, and that is critical.

It looks like we have turned the corner in this recession.

The last 7 years were devastating during those Bush years.

transportation safety is something that, Senator, you are my leader on that.

We think $28 is a lot better than $50 or $150.

Although we have witnessed opposition to it, a cap and trade approach, while not a perfect policy, represents the best option for achieving necessary reductions of greenhouse gases in a timely and a cost effective manner.

We want to thank this panel. You are all so smart and know a lot, and we appreciate it.

I want to agree with what you said that this bill will have an impact on our competitiveness.

there is just fear mongering going on, and the fact is we are going to look at a bright new future if we move forward.

Well, let me assure you this is not a substitute for anything.

Simply put, we can't win if we don't play.

I think the speech you just made is flat wrong, and I want to explain why.

And the bill is very much dedicated to clean coal. Most of this bill is dedicated to clean coal.

There is not a difference between the Bush administration and the Obama administration scientists on the dangers facing America if we do nothing.

We are working with our coal Senators, and I was very pleased that Senator Byrd's comment, which is he is pleased with the improvements we are making in the bill to help coal country.

We are very honored at your presence. We look forward to your wisdom as we grapple with this issue.

After all you have done for transportation in this Nation, they even named a train station after you, for God's sake.

Thank you very much, Senator Specter.

So let me sum it up because I have run out of time for sure.

The Kerry-Boxer bill aims for 20 percent cut in 2020. We should keep that target.