I think it is extraordinarily important that we find a way that our top flag officers can communicate with their counterparts.

Sixty-seven percent of U.S. stationary source emissions come from sources that emit more than 100,000 tons per year of CO2 equivalents.

I think, with your help, we are prioritizing the importance of bringing habitat conservation planning on the ground in California.

I still, to this day, believe that if we move to institute a system affecting the electricity sector first, that it would work well.

The record of decision would enable construction of a $1.7 billion power line that would put 400 to 500 people to work.

Has your Department conducted this analysis and assessed the viability of expanding the joint operation of firefighting C-130 Js?

I greatly appreciate the effort that has been made. Water is one of the more painful parts of our job it seems.

the conferees believe that renewable energy developers should have less difficulty permitting their projects on disturbed private lands than on pristine public lands in order to facilitate greater species protection and stewardship of…

I think we should take a look at that and monitor it because this is a huge project.

Does anything in the proposed treaty interfere with your plans regarding missile defense?

What land-based requirements remain in Europe for the implementation of the new sea-based missile system?

I think the question is a system that makes some sense economically that can be set up.

I think that everything we do--we subscribe to the one China policy. Everything we do should be to minimize conflict in the straits.

Thank you very much. Your work is very much appreciated. Thank you.

In Senator Feinstein's home state of California, 24 grants have been funded by the DOD OCRP since the program was created in 1997.

For me, it really is very fine what you are doing. You are listening. You are taking in arguments.

I have proposed the Mojave Trails National Monument, and I have endorsed your effort to establish solar study zones.

I am more concerned about a rational policy for protecting treasured landscapes as we move in appropriate ways to take advantage of renewable energy.

I appreciate that. Thank you. That is my question.

So--and I am extrapolating here, and please disabuse me of the notion if it's incorrect--you are essentially saying that this new system offers a much better umbrella of protection.

If you would give me a specific date, I would appreciate it.

What advances in missile defense technology do you think would prompt the Russians to threaten to withdraw from the treaty?

I am concerned about the chemical intensive production practices that are used to clean and prepare our meat.

I would encourage you to examine these important issues with a very critical eye.

I have been encouraged to see this administration's commitment to improving the safety of our food supply.