"I want to follow up on the preservation issue that you have raised, because I understand that one of the programs that is at risk is the de-acidification program."
"One of the things we worked very hard on in the last session was funding for the Capitol dome, which needs to be updated and repaired."
"We obviously are going to be dollar-challenged, but that is no surprise to anyone."
"I think we can leverage your resources. We can do much more together even with, you know, the challenges of sequestration."
"We need your help streamlining the regulatory burden."
"I am concerned that, in its implementation of the program, EPA is using outdated regulatory tools to assess projected visibility improvements and compliance costs when making Regional Haze decisions."
"We have a tremendous obligation in the VA to find ways to deal effectively with these things."
"this absolutely has to be an area of emphasis, along with your emphasis on homelessness."
"I thought it was very helpful and appreciate you taking time to do that, as well as your commitment to our veterans."
"suicide is a national tragedy, and suicide amongst veterans, I think, is even a deeper tragedy."
"I want your commitment that we're going to get it open this year."