"I think you said that the U.S. will take the first step and hopefully China will follow."
"without China participating, it is not going to work."
"But you have to examine this new piece of legislation through the filter of some very unfortunate history with respect to the original program."
"We have got to go in and thin out these forests because of the risk of fire."
"Barack Obama, to his credit, made two pledges in the campaign with respect to health care."
"This is not about a program or a bill. This is theory."
"He wants to make it clear that they can keep the health coverage that they have, and that is going to be protected."
"There is so much money obligated under these Federal tax rules that you could still honor those pledges."
"To keep the public in the dark on these counterparties does not pass the smell test."
"I think the President of the United States is trying to send the right message."
"I would especially appreciate your listening to the good folks at the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities."