"The question comes, for me, having tried very hard over 16 years to protect this area of the desert."
"We urge you to renew this wise investment in America's natural heritage and take steps to toward full and consistent funding of these vital programs."
"Thank you for your leadership for holding this hearing."
"I do not agree. I agree that the prior administration made the judgment that they did not apply."
"Thank you very much, Madam Administrator."
"I'm particularly pleased that the President made a $3.9 billion commitment to fund water and sewer infrastructure."
"I want to apologize to you, as well. I do not like to keep people waiting, and I am very, very sorry."
"Your budget includes a new $5 million initiative to prepare for a possible cap-and-trade program."
"I find myself in align with his thinking, so I really think that we're going to work very well together."
"Before the end of the year?"
"I think this is a very powerful mobilize for the Senate to come to grips with the need to pass a bill."