"The President has made it clear that free and fair trade is critical to the economy and the strategic position of the United States."
"We just cannot afford everything that we would like to do had we had the money."
"We are trying very, very hard to change that."
"Well, having inherited a bench which had a 2,000 case backlog, the only way you can deal with a backlog is build a fire under both parties and make them come in for resolution."
"It is unfortunate that we have to cut out this particular one, but we are in a financially stringent period."
"Let me stress, and I can't stress more that NAFTA is very important to the State of Texas and to our farmers."
"Today, despite this glowing review showcasing exactly why this program is a wonderful investment of our taxpayer dollars, you are proposing the elimination of that program."
"I think we need to start focusing on additional resources."
"Regulations should not impose unnecessary burdens on the economy, on individuals, on public and private organizations, or on State and local governments."
"The people of Houston and Southeast Texas suffered more than we have in any--many storms, in certainly my memory."
"I think it is thinking outside the box, which government should do more of and doesn't do very well."