But the fact of the matter is, in the last 9 months, we have obligated or spent in this government $5.3 trillion.

I hope that we really are focused on the needs of my rural constituents in areas such as the safety of rural roads.

I find it interesting that some states have put up websites asking their constituents or citizens of those states to give them suggestions as to how to spend the money.

I was interested in some of your testimony where you talk about supplanting funds from the states.

How long does it take to set up, in this stimulus package, set up the rules and get the programs up and operating?

Do they not have to write new rules and go through the whole process?

I was interested in testimony earlier about the new programs that are brought forth in the stimulus package.

I will never be disagreeable about it.

I am disappointed at the pace of the implementation of the NextGen project.

I am concerned about the relative treatment of smaller airports compared to large airports.

I look forward to working with you in the months ahead, and want to make sure that we help usher the transformation of our national airspace system in the most expeditious and effective way possible.