To the extent that renewable energy makes economic sense, either because it can be produced more cheaply than fossil fuels or is a cost-effective way to comply with environmental performance standards, it will be adopted without specific…

As I am sure you are aware, we are currently facing a $1.6 trillion deficit this year and a national debt over $14 trillion.

It is imperative that the federal government make difficult choices to cut spending below current levels, and NASA is no exception.

I am, however, concerned that the Administration's budget for fiscal year 2012 does not adequately address our nation's current fiscal crisis.

I am concerned about the $10.2 million reduction from the Fiscal Year 2011 request in aeronautics funding included in the FY12 request.

You know, I don't know. I've never seen him produce documents that would say one way or the other.

You know, I don't know. I have never seen him produce documents that would say one way or the other.

I would tell you that those of you out there in the dairy business, you don't want the government getting into the dairy business too deep.

I believe that the market, the free market system basically is supply management if allowed to perform in an open and transparent way.

I wonder if the dairy farmers are excited about our new cap-and-tax bill passed last month to bring higher fuel and energy costs their way.

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