"We need leadership. I know that you have indicated you planned to visit the Bay with me."
"The Federal partnership requires leadership, requires strategies based upon facts and science."
"Let me just concur with your comments, particularly on the California waiver."
"The Federal partnership in the Chesapeake Bay has been extremely valuable for promoting the appropriate type of remedial action."
"I have renewed faith that the Chesapeake Bay restoration effort under the Administration of President Obama will remain a Federal priority that deserves renewed attention and resources."
"I welcome both of you here and thank you, thank you for being willing to serve."
"That's one of the highest priorities for us, to evaluate how we can modernize the Helsinki Commission and the OSCE process."
"I particularly want to just underscore the challenge you're going to have in the Middle East between the Israelis and the Palestinians."
"I applaud the Chairman and Ranking Member for continually reminding all of us in the Senate about our responsibilities to balance the budget."
"I would just like to have your assurance that the privatization initiatives are going to be reviewed very carefully."
"I opposed the privatization initiative of the Bush administration, the OMB Revised A-76 Circular."