"I only hope to bring to the table the degree of substance, direction, and drive which made Senator Feingold such a well respected chairman."
"I hope to serve as a model for bipartisan cooperation on issues pertaining to Africa."
"Africa is a continent of tremendous strategic importance to the United States and the world."
"I am both humbled and honored to assume the chair of this subcommittee."
"I've long thought that this was an area that deserved more attention and investment in the renewable portfolio."
"The early estimates are that the West Coast has greater potential in MHK--at least, in current technologies..."
"I was really pleased to see $10 million included for the Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program."
"I just wanted to renew my support for Senator Corker's good work over many years."
"I simply wanted to encourage you to continue to work diligently with our Senior Senator."
"I have a number of areas I would like to touch on."
"I will in passing also note my enthusiasm for the LWCF funding. It's funded more than 200 projects in Delaware, many of them in the county where I've previously served."