I opposed the privatization initiative of the Bush administration, the OMB Revised A-76 Circular.

I urge you to have transparency as this is developed, because there are some good ideas out there.

Our energy policy needs to achieve two objectives: One, energy independence, so we are not as dependent upon foreign sources of energy; and two, we need to deal with the global climate change and greenhouse gas emission issues.

I am concerned that we may not have enough direction from you now as to what is necessary.

We need to get to universal coverage for many reasons.

I hope that our investment includes public transportation, because if we can get people to work quicker and friendlier...

The economic engine of America in creating new jobs is small business.

I do want to start off by congratulating the Obama administration for presenting an honest budget.

I would feel more comfortable if I knew that if through this open process banks do not meet reasonable expectations government is prepared to exercise sanctions against them.

I think some of us question whether there is enough room in the budget outline you have proposed.

We need their help, and they really do believe government aid is primarily directed at large corporations.

You have said that Congress did the right thing in giving the President the tools to deal with the financial crisis, including the TARP funding.