Kit Bond

I have told him, I have told the representatives of the White House the concerns we have.

I hope, as you do, that this is an isolated problem, but it has got to end.

if the Federal Government continues the present pattern of funding between life sciences and physical sciences, it will, quote, lead to an inability to sustain our Nation's technical and scientific leadership, end of quote.

Senator, this is one of the most exciting developments, the ability to insert vaccine genes into a banana or a potato.

We do have some questions about them and some skepticism on a few of them.

they ain't going to get no more money until we get the thing cleaned up, so that just happens to be my opinion.

Any company that has an opportunity to lessen health care costs, if it is within the law--I may not agree with it from a policy standpoint, but the law provides it.

No, we're all equal but he's just a little more equal.

I would like to know what the status is of discussion with the other partners regarding how to fund the Russian production.

The 11-hour ozone containment date is of some concern for St. Louis.

I share, as well, in your congratulations and thanks to the people of Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana and others.

I am alarmed and troubled by this disparity, because a decline in funding for the physical sciences has put our Nation's capabilities for scientific innovation at risk

I think that is going to strengthen the communities, as Senator Mikulski stressed in her opening remarks, by keeping stability, keeping people in their homes.

Let me assure you you have my support.

I note the reduction in aeronautics allocation and the reduction in the educational allocation as compared to 2003.

Thank you very much, Senator Leahy. We have got some questions on mercury as well, on a different problem.

I would say that some of our water needs also are critically important.

We oppose the reduction in the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.

there are lots of people who want to kill it, and there are lots more who still want to kill it.

I hate to use the word fiefdoms, but that seems to come to mind.

I want to figure out who is going to get their hands dirty to clean it up.

Mr. George, your testimony indicates that the Corporation did not respond until it realized that the CR prevented them from budgeting funds for the Trust.

Mr. George, your testimony states that your investigation found that Trust liability projections were not being made by Trust staff but by a senior-level official in the Corporation's executive office.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I will try to provide additional funds for the Foundation in the fiscal year 2004 bill.