Do you think that we should shoot for higher than silver in our efforts?

I think that is key, because otherwise, the funds won't get there.

We want to make sure that when we spend a dollar, we get more than that over time.

I have long believed, and you have, Senator, and I am sure you have all out there believed that the Federal Government ought to be a model when it comes to the environment.

Good morning. Happy Earth Day to all.

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When you move toward energy savings, it is going to be better for the economy, for job creation.

I think pressing on this is important because we are going to see job creation, green job creation right here.

I think that GSA is simply setting a target that they think is achievable, given that platinum buildings in many cases require an all-out effort to use all available new technologies and practices.

Our purpose of our bill is to keep coal in the mix big time.

We can't continue this way. We need to take the lead in all of this.

I am so pleased that President Obama has selected someone with such a strong background in clean air protection for this critical role at the EPA.

California faces some of the most dangerous air pollution issues in the Country.

You face a tough road ahead.

Common sense dictates that we make every effort to limit exposure to this dangerous toxin.

I look forward to today's discussion.

The California Air Resources Board estimates that diesel emissions contribute to 2,000 premature deaths each year.

I think across the board, we all believe that our kids, the least we can do for our kids is allow them to grow up in a healthy fashion.

The Obama administration has already begun to reverse many of the previous Administration's environmental rollbacks.

I wanted to thank you so much for this because I think what we are learning here is that we have made a lot of progress.

I am here to thank you so much for calling this hearing, and I am really here to learn and listen.

the best fuels will win.

A 2003 GAO survey of State water managers showed that 36 States expected water shortages by the year 2013.

Water reclamation and recycling, groundwater cleanup and more water efficient products are all technologies that are currently available.

I would like to extend a special welcome to my fellow Californian, Martha Davis from the Inland Empire Utility Agency.