"You were a great Member here and I think you are doing a great job as Secretary."
"Congressman Duncan posed several questions relating generally to energy development on public lands including whether the bill would drive up energy costs."
"When we run for Congress, we basically forfeit or give up any right to privacy and we sort of have to accept that."
"It seems to me that it is sad that we are so controlled now that we basically have done away with almost any privacy that private citizens should have in this country."
"Well, thank you very much, Mr. Chairman."
"I appreciate your calling today's hearing."
"A six-year authorization bill will allow States to make plans and begin hiring workers for long-term projects."
"With unemployment closing in on 10 percent--and most people are predicting it is going to go much higher--we cannot afford to delay construction projects."
"I support Chairman Oberstar and Chairman DeFazio's work to move a six-year authorization bill that will provide solutions to our Nation's transportation challenges."
"Our founding fathers instituted two-year terms for the Members of the House. We have to run every other year, and they did that on purpose because they felt that would put more pressure on the Members..."
"These bills save thousands and thousands of lives, as you said, and I think that is something that we need to keep sight of and keep in mind as we go through this process."
"I think even they would be amazed at how accurate that prediction has become."