"We must lessen the environmental impact of our surface transportation system in the air, on water, and on land."
"I personally think we need more in the account, and I think we need to recognize that part of the system that is an integral part to moving people in employment centers."
"I strongly support and was pleased to have authored legislation with then-Senator Obama and Senator Hatch to provide tax incentives for consumers to buy plug-ins."
"I believe the overall goal of our surface transportation system is to move people and goods, efficiently, safely, and with the smallest environmental impact as possible."
"getting products moving means jobs and it means jobs for not just the Pacific Northwest but for everyone."
"We need to ensure there are alternative modes available to move people--transit systems, intercity rail, bicycle paths, and sidewalks--and in Washington State, a sustainable ferry system."
"What can the Government do to break the logjam and resolve our energy crisis at the same time?"
"I certainly support this legislation."
"This is not about hard-to-fund technologies. This is just about funding technology, and with the credit markets frozen up..."
"The B reactor has finally been designated as a national historical monument."
"If the goal was originally 2015 in cleaning up that plume, what would it be with $2 billion?"