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

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

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

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 think that President Bush was poorly served by some bean counters when they came in at $256 billion over 6 years, which was clearly inadequate.

We realize that there is a lot of interest for public need, public good to make accommodations.

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.

I am not one of those Republicans who wants the President to fail. I think if he fails, the country fails.

I also want to say that I am supportive of passenger rail, and I think there are a lot of areas of the country where it is the best solution.

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

It is great to have you here, and I look forward to your testimony today. We miss you in Congress, but I am very, very pleased that you are continuing to serve our country in your new role.

I really hope today we can just have dialogue.