"This is an issue that must be addressed. It has been debated. It has lingered, and no action has been taken."
"We know that clean water is important not only to our health and livelihoods, but also to our business and to the commerce of our State."
"I want to make sure I understand your testimony today and the facts as well."
"I have a hard time believing that."
"Do you support these recommendations made by the Simpson-Bowles Commission and why, or why not?"
"Management by intimidation may have some short-term goals, but some long-term effects, that are very adverse."
"You should do that, shouldn't you?"
"My concern, to allude to what Mr. Lynch talked about, we may be having many hearings on this unless there seems to be some indication that there is going to be resolution of this problem."
"Americans deserve an efficient, effective government that works for them."
"Americans have a right to know that the money Washington takes from them is well spent."
"Our solemn responsibility is to hold government accountable to taxpayers."