"I hope as we think about the legislation we put that in the forefront of our minds, that we want to create a set of incentives and disincentives that lead people to think broadly about these issues across various sectors."
"Economic and environmental objectives need not be in conflict. Done right, our economic and environmental policies can lead to both sustained economic growth and a cleaner environment."
"I'm extremely concerned about the rapid increase in our budget deficit. Our fiscal trajectory is unacceptable in the long run."
"the American taxpayers want to be out of these companies as soon as possible, 'as soon as practicable' is the language that you have used"
"The tension the Ranking Member talked about between--or the Government not involving itself in the day-to-day management decisions of the company, which I think is certainly the right approach."
"A liquidation of our domestic auto industry would have devastated our already struggling economy, caused painful job losses and impacted countless other business sectors."
"But it also takes leadership in government to make important things happen."
"Secretary Shinseki told us he supported a stand-alone facility."
"Secretary Shinseki told us he supported a standalone facility, and as you know, he and President Obama have included $119 million in funding for it in their request for the upcoming fiscal year."
"I want to start by thanking Senator Udall for his hard work on the Denver VA Hospital."
"It won't be easy. Just the sheer size and complexity of the Federal Government and the entrenched interests that often fight to protect certain programs--make this kind of work treacherous and too oft..."