We need to be able to judge how we are achieving energy independence.

I encourage you to establish reasonable goals as to how we can wean ourselves off of imported energy sources, particularly oil.

It is aggressive in dealing with the short-term problems that you inherited.

I would urge you, first of all, to keep us informed as to what is happening, what the facts are.

We have got to stop the hemorrhaging of people losing their homes, and I would just underscore that point.

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

I think it is an honest budget.

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

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

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

We need to get to universal coverage for many reasons.