"Well, I agree."
"One of the strategies we have tried to use on energy efficiency and renewables is that it is good economic sense for Americans."
"Well, I appreciate that. I think that can be very helpful to us."
"Senator Cardin ... expressed this to the President, when he was President-elect, in a letter about the need for someone..."
"I strongly support the WaterSense program and applaud you for the initiative, and personally believe it would have more legitimacy if it were authorized."
"I think having the information base, and President Obama talked frequently about having decisions made by best science and best information, it would be useful to be able to know the cost benefit rati..."
"I think same thing is true with water efficiency, that we are losing an economic opportunity here that we need to figure a strategy to deal with."
"I want to acknowledge the support of Senator Boxer for allowing the Subcommittee to move forward with this first hearing on water efficiency."
"I think both of us understand the importance of the jurisdiction of our Subcommittee in protecting the waters of our Nation for the environment and for safe drinking and supply, and I look forward to ..."
"Today's hearing will focus on the role the Environmental Protection Agency must play in making our Nation more efficient in the way we use our water."
"I think it would be beneficial in a couple of ways."