I think it's a very important topic that you're highlighting. It impacts my State of New Mexico.

this is the reason once again to seriously consider a renewable electricity standard for the country.

we must do more to encourage alternatives to automobiles

Governor, you have enlightened us today. You have been a great leader on these transportation issues.

much of our Nation's transportation infrastructure is crumbling

I hope that you will work with me to see that we can get money out to those other tribal roads.

I really believe that commuter rail is the way to go, and bringing back our railroads.

I think we're very lucky to have you as Chairman, and this expertise that you've developed over time as chairman of the Intelligence Committee, I think, is going to be shown here today.

I think you can see there is a real consensus on the Committee, on both Democratic--the Democratic and Republican side that we want to see those things happen.

I just hope that you make sure that that is administered in a very transparent way.

We've got to balance out the needs of the country with the needs and points of views of local and regional interests.