Kay Bailey Hutchison

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you, Chairman Rockefeller, for holding this morning's hearing.

I am looking at the overall picture, where some economists are beginning to look at the $10.6 trillion debt that we have plus last week's stimulus, or 2 weeks' ago stimulus with interest is another trillion, and starting to look at the…

We have been bipartisan and we have been very strong for science and technology and research.

I really think it should be in NOAA with support from OSTP.

the fact that we are going to have a gap of 5 or 6 years when Americans will not be able to fly into space is not acceptable to us.

I rise with hope that my colleagues will not waive the Budget Act point of order on this bill and to speak against passage of the legislation. Sometimes one has to talk about process when dealing with something as important and as large as…

I think your goal of bringing in a private partnership, taking bad assets off the books to get the banks to lend is the right goal.

I think if we have infrastructure requirements that we know we are going to need in the future and we can push them up for 2 years, that is a policy all of us can agree to. That is exactly what the distinguished chairman and I are working…

I mean, banks in their own self-interest loan money to make money.