Jim Inhofe

Now, the Continuing Resolution (CR) that the majority has, shorts the account for military construction under the BRAC by $3.1 billion.

I think it is time that you are.

Yes, it may be true that this BRAC round will save $20 billion, but that is not going to be immediate.

I think it's very important that you do take an assessment of what is in the other commands that can be transferred there.

I was critical, back during the Clinton administration, when I expected that the North Koreans had a lot greater delivery capability for missiles.

I think some of the questions asked of you might not be totally fair, in that you've been in PACOM.

There's been a consistency of the combatant commanders that that is a program where we can get a lot more for our money.

I'd like to have you look into the successes.

I'd love to stay up here, but I'm not going to hesitate to dive down and to ask the tough questions.

You've had a great career. You and I have fought together, for 3 years, what I called the Battle of Vieques.

This authorization committee has been very straightforward in coming up with funds for train and equip, but also for the Commanders' Emergency Response Program (CERP).

But any time a top lieutenant to al-Sadr, one who has been involved in torture, assassinations, and then is just turned loose at the request of the Prime Minister, it is something that bothers me a great deal.

I honestly believe you are the right person for this very difficult task before us.

I think we have to do everything we can right now to promote American energy.

It's just amazing how this always comes up, it's become such a religion in this Country.

I quickly sent for this chart that we used in a previous hearing, it's just not true...

Good. Mr. Karsner, would you agree that the cellulosic biomass ethanol offers a better long term option for domestic renewable fuel products production than traditional sources that compete with fuel and feed crops?

And considering that natural gas is the second most important feedstock in ethanol production, just second to corn, would you agree that opposing policies to increase domestic gas production while claiming to support increased renewable…

Without regard for the reason, I am pleased to see that they have chosen to support the President's biofuels initiatives.

I am hopeful that they will take the time to study the issues fully and not just declare populist and politically expedient messages.

It seems that in recent months traditional opponents to renewable fuels, particularly those on the other side of the aisle, have had a change of heart and now can be found on the stump exclaiming ethanol's virtues.

It's also critical that we consider the effects on other industries before legislating in the renewable fuels arena.

I'm hopeful that they will be able to take the time to study the issue fully and not just declare populist and politically expedient messages, with regard for the reason.

It seems that in recent months, traditional opponents to renewable fuels, particularly those on the other side of the aisle, have had a change of heart and can now be found on the stump exclaiming ethanol's virtues.

I, too, want to echo the comments of my colleagues. I share their concern in regard to the issue that they have raised.