I think that that is a false choice. We can have jobs, and we can have clean air, and we can have clean water.

I hope I am not beating a dead horse, but could you comment on that?

the majority party is willing to risk our ability to protect our communities from toxic waste

I spent 20 years developing wind energy technology, and because of poor government policy, I saw that technology go overseas.

This is certainly an issue that I think everybody is interested in in this country, space exploration, spaceflight and so on.

I felt it was our duty to help the USOC refocus on the athletes.

This legislation was not about producing athletes for the U.S. Paralympic Team itself. It is about increasing the number of disabled veterans who participate in all types of sports.

I want to say when I first came in here I was sleepy from jet lag. And hearing your testimony, it inspired me.

I truly wanted to create an avenue for our military athletes who now find themselves disabled, if in fact they can aspire to go and find access to the Paralympic Games.

I am proud that through our combined efforts, Mr. Chairman, we have also helped formalize the VA Sports and Special Events Programs and expanded sports therapy for disabled veterans.

It gives us the opportunity... to go back and help those guys.