"I think it is important that we have the full Commission to look at it, and I would agree that a common sense approach is what is needed right now in order to have the best results."
"I think that is a very good point, and I hope you do pursue that with the Secretary."
"I think it is great too, and particularly I think their children's programming on television is the best in the business."
"I understand that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is responsible for balanced and objective programming, and I will make every effort to make sure that radio and television continue to do that..."
"I know how important the role of safety for our country is in the NTSB."
"This business about public service is to me emotional, particularly when you have to give up what you have to give up to come do it."
"There is a growing interest in our country in high-speed rail."
"We are all thrilled that the President recognizes Chris's great talents and professionalism and has reached across the aisle to nominate him for this important position at the Department."
"I hope that means you have taken NASA off your list of imperiled agencies."
"I think it was the right decision that Secretary LaHood made."
"I think that it is very important that this be a balanced consensus measure to address shippers and the rail industry concerns because both are very important to our economy."