Ernest F. Hollings: “The only reason for the hold-up on the floor is OMB.”

That isn't any politics. I can tell you that right now.

I think the greatest need is to have a reasonable debate of parties who put the nature of the science above special interests.

Since you mentioned it, the $45 million of the EDA, $40 of that $45 million has already been committed and now EDA is distressed.

Iraq was a tremendous military victory, and you folks at the table ought to be congratulated.