"an essential component of the next Surface Transportation Reauthorization will be increasing the availability of resources to repair, upgrade, and expand rail transit systems."
"Well, thank you very much for that."
"I believe solid training and mentoring are crucial in molding successful teachers."
"As a former music teacher, I believe these types of classes are valuable for young people."
"We are looking forward to that, especially because so many things have happened in the past 2 years."
"It is my firm belief that only someone with qualifications such as those possessed by Dr. Petzel could meet the challenges facing the next VA Under Secretary for Health."
"I hope you find me worthy."
"This position is an important one to this Committee because it is a key office for promoting transparency and collaboration between VA and Congress."
"I think it is very important that we strengthen them and I would see this national structure and accountability for having working relationships with affiliates set up at the network level as being im..."
"Together, we have to find a way to make the transition from soldier to citizen a smoother one."
"I am hopeful that our two Committees, then the full Senate, will move expeditiously to consider Mr. Jefferson's nomination."