My intent is not to deprive them of any of the space that they need, but rather to look at a consolidation that makes sense.

Each of us who is sent to Congress, Madam Speaker, has certain responsibilities. First, we have responsibilities to our constituents in our districts. Then we are sent here, and by the grace of the good Lord, on our side the steering…

I come to the floor today to pass the extension of our major surface transportation legislation, that's H.R. 662. I would like to first lead off by informing Members and the Speaker that this extension is a spending freeze at 2010 levels…

I was really a bit surprised to see the condition--sort of an aged condition of the Kennedy exhibit.

Do we have a schedule for updating some of those exhibits?

It seems to taper off, again, as the Presidents fade into history.

Is there any estimate you could give to us as to what additional funds are provided or what percentage of additional programs are underwritten by the private sector?

She has been absolutely delightful to work with and most cooperative in this new enterprise of the House and Senate working in an unprecedented fashion.

It is rail programs and we have $35 billion in the fund.

I cannot again thank Senator Boxer enough for her hospitality in hosting us today and her leadership in the U.S. Senate on our first public effort here together.

I thank again Senator Boxer for helping assemble the witnesses.

I have already had the pleasure of working with your U.S. Senator who chairs the counterpart committee in the U.S. Senate.