Johnny Isakson

For the first time in 37 years, Congress actually got to the point we could ban asbestos.

I have no ultimatums, I have no demands and time limits.

This is of significant interest to me and the farmers in my State.

I am interested in hearing from her if the EPA under her leadership will punish rural communities who have air quality issues.

The Senate and Nation are a better place because of their service.

I understand the politics of that, will understand we have three States, all of which need to drink water.

It is very important in this Administration that we find a way to get the three States together to come up with a working water plan.

She recognized back in 1999 and early 2000 that a waiver we had asked for for the construction of a bridge... would actually contribute to lessening air pollution from automobiles.

On behalf of my Georgia farmers, I would just add that there is nothing they can do about Mother Nature and cattle.

I think it is important to recognize that it has achieved its stated purpose, which is improving or lowering the gap.

I want to commend you on what you have accomplished.

It is important for Beijing to demonstrate to the people of Taiwan that the practical and nonconfrontational approach taken by President Ma toward the mainland can achieve positive results.

I believe that it is appropriate for the United States to support Taiwan's efforts to expand its international space, such as observer status at the World Health Assembly.

I commend Taiwan's President Ma and China's President Hu Jintao for seizing the opportunity created by President Ma Ying-jeou's election this past March.

We understand the need to deal with Hamas, but we also have to recognize the threat here that Hamas may in fact wind up being more powerful than Fatah.

I feel like foreign aid invested, especially with preconditions for results, is beneficial to the United States of America.

Sometimes our enemies are not the nations or doctrines but they're in fact hunger, poverty, desperation and chaos.

Our Nation must lead by example, rather than edict.

The most important thing, of course, of the Secretary of Labor's job is to look after the workforce of America and see to it that they are safe and they are treated fairly.

But either one can be approved by EPA, is that correct?

When you sell the fly ash to primarily to concrete producers, I understand, in what form do you sell it, wet or dry?

The Chairman was talking about over-seeding and strawing the immediate area temporarily.

I understand 14 years ago, there was a similar spill, although smaller, in Pennsylvania.

But Federal regulations?

Since we have 10 facilities in our State, I am very interested in seeing to it that we learn from this experience so that the standards in place prevent this from happening again.