Mark Warner

It does not seem like it makes a lot of sense.

I think it is a very laudable effort.

It is really important going forward to get this bill right.

It is kind of self-defeating for the United States.

It is starting to sound a little bit like us.

Tell me what your name is.

I want to thank you both for your testimony, and I think we all hope that the Prime Minister and President's visit is going to be successful.

The process work is being done very well right now to get our two sides aligned.

Or a well-run Indian competitor as well, as long as it is, you know, on a level playing field.

I think utilities are about--Indian utilities are about $35 billion in arrears at this point, collectively, and they are running at an efficiency rate of about 30 percent.

I would argue that it might be easier to get into China, but in terms of actually getting your money out, I would take the chances on India.

It was not that long ago where the relationship between India and the United States was tepid at best.

India is now the world's fourth largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity.

An expiration of TRIA will leave landmarks in every State of the country vulnerable.

We obviously--again, on the defense investment side, though, there have been some disappointments and some wins.

I would concur with your comments about the ability to do business with the states in India.

Part of the challenge--again, this is a two-way street as we try to encourage India to look at purchasing American military equipment.

It is my hope that in this hearing we can explore some of the areas where we can improve our bilateral relationship and strengthen the foundation for a long-term strategic partnership.

Never mind the facts, which are that not one dime of taxpayer money has been lost through this program since its inception.

As someone who is passionate about infrastructure investment and rebuilding our economy, I care deeply about the reauthorization of this program.

The rural areas are never going to have that expertise on their own.

I really think there are three or four reasons why this idea ought to be--get serious examination from my colleagues.

I believe that we have a need for infrastructure in this country.

The Federal Government does not have the kind of expertise the private sector does in these.

We may be able to surprise a lot of people with an awful lot of bipartisan agreement.