"I think it would be a mistake to agree to the tar sands pipeline."
"never have the American people being comforted by the words I am from the government and I am here to help."
"allowing the public to know how this project will affect their communities is simple common sense."
"I repeatedly said that I support the building of this pipeline. I believe it is in the national interest."
"This bill will circumvent that transparency even as a public comment period is in progress and is only going to create more delays."
"Let us stop helping where it is not needed. The bill is a solution to a problem that does not exist."
"These unnecessary changes that you are making to hasten the process are counterproductive in the extreme, and I beg the committee not to engage in this kind of silly activity."
"Now I would like to use my time to gain a better understanding of the potential benefits of a free-trade agreement between the United States and the European Union."
"Mr. Hinrichs, would harmonization of these standards reduce Ford's design, engineering, and manufacturing costs, yes or no?"
"Mr. Hinrichs, does Ford believe that harmonization of these standards with the EU would not lead to a diminution of U.S. vehicle occupant safety, yes or no?"
"Mr. Hinrichs, does Ford believe harmonization of standards would aid in the development of common global vehicle platforms, yes or no?"
"Mr. Hinrichs, would the development of such platforms enhance Ford's ability to export from the United States?"