David Price: “HUD's mission is to provide affordable housing, to foster community development, and to protect both renters and…”

Believe me, this is long overdue. This was one of the more visionary aspects of the Obama recovery plan--$8 billion, in that instance, applied to passenger rail development.

I certainly pledge to work with my friends across the aisle to rebuild a bipartisan coalition of support for basic science and research.

We have got to do something legislatively and play a role in helping to get our Nation in a better place.

I would like to extend sincerest gratitude to Senator Schatz and Senator Murkowski for the opportunity to testify today.