You couldn't be stronger or more assertive in implementing your responsibilities under the law.

So, we will have you back in a year to see what the progress is.

And of course, it has to be implemented right.

Senator Inhofe has not been obstructionist, and I appreciate it so much.

It is the EPA's job to clean up the environment. It is not the Environmental Pollution Agency.

I could not be more pleased.

I want him to know how proud I am of him in his work to protect kids.

Legislation to curb U.S. global warming pollution will put us on a path toward a new clean energy economy that creates millions of American jobs and breaks our dangerous dependence on foreign oil.

There is no reason why we should not lead the clean energy revolution.

The world is looking for American leadership on this issue, and they are watching closely what we are doing here in the Congress.

Absolutely, but I think we can also do better than that.

If we want to influence China's participation in an international agreement on climate change, we must demonstrate America's commitment to take real action to cut our own greenhouse gas emissions.

Do you know of any matters which you may or may not have disclosed that might place you in any conflict of interest?

I cannot support your nomination unless you commit to me that the minority will be treated equally in getting information and responses to questions from the FHWA.

I think that what you have said really underscores what came about in the 1950s by President Eisenhower.

Will you do everything in your power to keep us all informed, Democrats and Republicans on this Committee, as to the deliberations?

Do you agree to ensure that testimony, briefings, documents, and electronic and other forms of communication of information are provided to this Committee?

I look forward to marking this bill up in the very near future.

In November of 2007, I joined my colleagues Senators John Kerry and Barbara Boxer in requesting that the FDA test a variety of lipsticks for lead.

Well, I think that it shows what a great program this is.

Federal dollars spur large amounts of private sector investment.

Congress recognized EDA's unique role in job creation.

There is very strong bipartisan support, which is great.

In my opinion, that is wrong and needs to be change. Policy should not simply be a consequence of budgets.

We do need to reauthorize and I intend to do it. So does Senator Inhofe.