Mark Warner

And if we are going to do this, we have got to not just create this whole new legal pile of trouble.

And that is the program where we are going to try to modify and buy down to 31 percent of income.

So those folks can be at 150----

But that is in the first--the Homeowner Stability Program I thought was the one that had the cap at 105.

The more we can clear out some of the legal hurdles and the more we can do some hold harmless or what the Chairman put forward in his amendment, it has got to be a piece of this mix or, you know, all these good intentions could still end…

We should reserve that bankruptcy process as the ultimate last-resort hammer.

If we are going to look at bankruptcy reform that would allow principal readjustment or so-called cramdown, my hope is that it does become the hammer of last resort.

I would hope that you would be the inside-the-administration advocate that this is directly helpful to not only the housing market.

I am a little bit of a broken record, Senator Bennet and I are on this issue, and Senator Menendez and Senator Schumer have raised it in terms of hospitals.

Please look into that.

If we are going to spend TARP money, make sure some of it is directed here in the housing area.

I was happy to see yesterday your Web site and some of your comments this morning about more transparency.

If I understand you correctly, you are saying these banks that through the potential of falling below their minimum capital requirements will require some additional infusion.

So the bank will be----

I would like to see some more information on that.

The Reinvestment Act we are passing today provides a unique opportunity for some of our most economically distressed communities to connect to our Nation's transportation network. We have 'shovel ready' projects that are in need of funds…

I look forward to working with you to guide an agenda that focuses on clean energy and climate technology.

What I am saying to you is that we have a President now who seems to be enormously interested in technology and efficiency.

I look forward to working together to ensure that the National Climate Service serves an important function in providing key climate information.

What is critically important to Virginia and the surrounding States is the health of the Chesapeake Bay.

I think one of the greatest embarrassments in the United States of America is the fact that we have an air traffic control system which is analog.

I would hope that you would look at those States who have maybe gone before.

This is something we have done in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

I do want to start with you, Dr. Holdren, though.

I want to add my voice as well and say thank you for calling this hearing and echoing both what you and Senator Bennett have said.