Kay Bailey Hutchison

I hope that we can come to some conclusions that will not just be another highway authorization bill.

It seems like Texas has moved in the direction of PPPs very heavily

The fuel tax is the workhorse of our Federal surface transportation program

This Committee has successfully maintained a productive and bipartisan working relationship with the agencies within our jurisdiction.

I hope very much that we will be able to work through getting the NextGen air traffic control system at the Department of Transportation enacted.

I am very pleased that she is a nominee to be a part of this Administration.

Texas' two Republican U.S. senators, John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison, also said they have made securing the border a priority.

More must be done, including additional Border Patrol agents and equipment, to ensure that we can fight the drug cartels and do away with the human trafficking and violence along our border.

NextGen is, of course, the key component for us to go forward with an FAA reauthorization bill.

We are going to need the buy-in of all of the components of the air traffic control system in order to find the right solutions.

It really cannot be overstated: the level and consistency of appropriations you are providing are 'game-changing.'

I have introduced twice in two different Congresses bills to increase the research and the data that we have on the violence of the weather.

I think that it was an expansion of the use of the Endangered Species Act to affect global climate change policy rather than the normal use of the Endangered Species Act, which is to protect endangered species.

I think that is clear, and I think it is the expectation of all of us that the actual count is what we would be interested in assuring, and I think we are together on that.

I was pleased to hear his position that the census will stay in the Department of Commerce.

I believe the process must remain transparent and nonpoliticized.

It is important to ensure that these funds are allocated wisely.

Climate and weather science can also help us to develop new renewable energy technologies.

We must use sound science to encourage innovation, and cost effective clean energy technologies that can help America reduce greenhouse gases.

Accurate climate and weather science can have substantial benefits for both the private sector and local communities.

I think we need to do more in this area, and that's why I'm very appreciative that the Chairman has called this hearing.

I would just hope that, if we start with research, that eventually we'll be able to go in that direction.

Well, I have seen the tracking be so much more accurate in the last few years.

It's just not credible to say that we're against earmarks and then sign a bill that has earmarks.

There was just a roar of laughter because there were earmarks.