"I think that was the message that was trying to be sent there, that there is a lot of beautiful places to visit."
"We are clearly losing part of this international market share, some because of the economy, but some because other countries have been promoting their countries for tourism."
"I am a cosponsor of the Travel Promotion Act, a measure re-introduced this week by Senator Dorgan."
"I hope my colleagues will join me in promoting tourism and business travel, particularly as a means to stimulate our sluggish economy."
"We need to tell the world about the improvements we have made to the entry process."
"it really is an industry that not only is important for our economy, but promotes, as Senator Dorgan said, promotes our country around the world."
"this Promotion Act is one of the pieces, it will have a multi-year effect if we don't do something now."
"We need to be seeking out our share of international tourism to say to people around the world, 'Come here.'"
"Chairwoman Klobuchar, I would like to commend you for taking the time to hear from our industry."
"Words do matter, especially when they come from our leaders in Washington."
"So an argument could be made that if we had this kind of national promotion, it would actually be of great benefit to some of the what you call second-tier tourism?"