"the current structure falls short in comparison to a model that provides additional accountability and reasonably insulates the organization from political interference"
"My champion on this project is a friend of many in this chamber, George Voinovich."
"I am very proud of the role public transit played in leading a tremendous resurgence in a city that, quite honestly needed help."
"Do more with less."
"It is really a win-win-win situation."
"DERA is one of the most cost-effective clean air Federal programs and it does indeed provide an economic and health benefit of some $13 for every dollar of moneys that are spent."
"It is really triple happiness."
"Thank you very much. I think you have really done a good job as Director of Management and Chief Performance Officer."
"Senator Voinovich and I introduced legislation to institutionalize these reforms to the security clearance process."
"In the past, GAO has suggested that the Joint Reform Team provide Congress with 'long-term financing requirements for security clearance reform.'"
"I think, General Clapper, or somebody needs to just say to them, 'Look, we have decided that if they have this kind of clearance, it ought to be acceptable in your shop.'"