Kit Bond

Expected taxpayer subsidies are very expensive and Federal subsidies of $100,000 per green job plus the costs of the taxpayer subsidies for some of the energy generated by solar and wind are too high.

We want to hear today from the experts who believe that global warming legislation can be profitable.

I'm concerned about some of the personnel readiness.

The Guard has stated that the current operational environment requires a 371,000 soldier end strength.

I would say to my friend from Tennessee, it was a great idea.

Unfortunately, FHWA didn't approve it.

I just urge you to continue, as you said you would, listening to State DOTs and the local leadership.

I hope that in the months and years ahead, we will continue to monitor how these funds are being administered through our States and localities and that the Recovery Act will have its intended effect on our Nation's economy.

Something has got to be done on that rescission or that messes up the plans that are already underway.

I thank you for mentioning my constituents in St. Louis and high-speed.

We are getting all this money for a recovery, to stimulate job creations. But if this rescission goes through, it is going to cancel numerous projects that are either ready to go or already underway.

I believe that with most of our military and intelligence leaders, that the war against terror is 10 percent kinetic and 90 percent development and governance.

We cannot afford to fail in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

I would just note that last year, at the recommendation of the Treasury, I introduced the origination commission proposal to regulate the clicks.

I believe most people know my view on the no down payment mortgage issue.

Make no mistake, the health and solvency of FHA is at high risk.

I begin by endorsing your warning that this subcommittee and our ability to provide the many needs in housing is threatened by a potential major drain on our resources we can't stand.

We're all about keeping people in homes that they can afford and making reasonable adjustments.

Our economic success significantly hinges on the success of small businesses.

I strongly support Ms. Mill's nomination.

Unlocking the financial system is the most important step the government can take to enable small businesses to recover.

In addition, ethanol has had a positive impact on our Missouri rural economies.

Thanks to the RFS, in 2007, the increase in economic activity resulting from ongoing production and construction of new capacity supported the creation of more than 200,000 jobs in all sectors of the economy.

Continued development of home grown biofuels translates into energy security and keeps jobs and dollars on American soil and in American pockets.

I have long said that America's energy supply should be stable, clean, diverse, and affordable.