We need leadership. I know that you have indicated you planned to visit the Bay with me.

You need to have an effective way to determine whether there is toxic lead dust.

The clear science is that we have to regulate runoff issues.

We need to concentrate on reducing the nutrient levels that are suffocating the Bay.

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 ask for your commitment to find ways in which EPA can play a constructive role in reducing the number of children in our Country that have been exposed to lead.

Thank you for being willing to do this and to your entire family. I know it was a difficult decision.

I applaud the Chairman and Ranking Member for continually reminding all of us in the Senate about our responsibilities to balance the budget.

I particularly want to just underscore the challenge you're going to have in the Middle East between the Israelis and the Palestinians.

That's one of the highest priorities for us, to evaluate how we can modernize the Helsinki Commission and the OSCE process.

I think we could be more aggressive in trying to move forward.

I would just like to have your assurance that the privatization initiatives are going to be reviewed very carefully.