"I think when--the cap and trade programs that have been discussed, and when government starts picking winners and losers and allocating credits, I think it's dangerous."
"You've got to do it through policy. You've got to do it through incentives, and certainly the carbon legislation is an opportunity."
"I don't think we should underestimate the importance of efficient freight transportation on the overall economy."
"Ms. Ferguson, last year, Secretary Donley signed the Air Force Energy Policy which, among other things, establishes a couple of goals with respect to using alternative fuels in the Air Force aircraft ..."
"The Air Force is the largest user of fuels, obviously, and if we can use domestically produced alternative fuels here, it lessens the very dangerous dependence that we have on foreign energy."
"I want to thank our panel for their testimony today, and responses to the questions, and for the important work that you do, day in and day out."
"I think there is more that Congress can require, when it comes to updating the Pilot Records Improvement Act."
"I think the best way to resolve that is to ensure there is more competition in the last mile."
"I guess I would ask of you is, as you take these issues on, that you take into consideration the impact on rural areas."
"I hope the Commission can put a stake through the heart of that thing once and for all."
"I look forward to continuing to work with you upon your confirmation on a lot of issues."