"I agree with Senator Lautenberg that we need to put a moratorium on drilling until we are sure we have in place a regulatory structure that will protect the public as far as any future problems are concerned."
"That is why I particularly want to thank our colleagues, Senator Menendez and Senator Nelson, for bringing forward legislation."
"You also need to hold BP responsible, as they said they would be, but to make sure that they are full held accountable for all the damages that are caused to small businesses that have been disadvanta..."
"Our rail system is not brand-new anymore. It is 34 years old."
"The Senate recently passed the new Metro compact, further advancing the final steps of authorizing a 10-year $1.5 billion authorization for Metro with a dedicated funding system."
"It is critically important. And I want to thank the appropriators for making those funds available."
"I strongly support President Obama's budget that adds $150 million this year to the Metro funding for fiscal year 2011."
"It is a critical service for us to provide because we are, in fact, the lifeline for many of those people."
"I believe the Federal Government must play a greater role in assuring the safety of the Metro system for its riders and employees."
"It is critically important the Federal Government live up to its commitment as a partner, but also to establish a way that we can be more actively involved as a partner with Metro in regards to the sa..."
"The Washington, DC area ranks second-worst in the United States as far as traffic congestion is concerned."