...initiative to find responsive solutions to pressing transportation problems. Again, I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing. I look forward to hearing from today's panel. Just let me make one comment on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge in conclusion. That is, Washington...

...FRA, but I applaud what I see as a positive approach to those reports. Mr. Chairman, again thank you for holding this hearing. I look forward to hearing from the witnesses. Senator EXON. Thank you, Senator Kasten. Your opening statement has been included in the record and will appear...

...show our support for this important sector of rural America's economy. Again, Mr. Chairman, thank you for holding this hearing. I look forward to hearing from the witnesses. Senator KERRY. Thank you, Senator Pressler. Senator Burns. OPENING STATEMENT OF SENATOR BURNS Senator BURNS....

...and ensuring that the American people receive a fair financial return from mineral producers. Thanks again, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing. I look forward to hearing the testimony of the witnesses. Senator CRAIG. Senator Domenici. STATEMENT OF HON. PETE V. DOMENICI,...

...research and actions of the agencies carrying out this research reflect our intent. Again, thank you Mr. Chairman for holding this hearing. I look forward to hearing from our witnesses. This is certainly a battle — but I am confident that it is a battle worth fighting...

...response for the Congress. It is my hope that this Committee will move this legislation. Thank you again Mr. Chairman for holding this hearing. I look forward to hearing from today's witnesses. 12711 WnturaBoultvard. Suite 280. Studio C.ty,C.liforrua91M>l W: 818/508-2080 Fax....

...these funds. The expertise in the IG offices should be brought to bear on this problem. 8 Thank you again, Mr. Chairman for holding this hearing. I look forward to hearing the testimony, and I look forward to finding some solutions to the problem of debt collection. Mrs....

...are sound ideas ana I hope we will take action as soon as possible to address these matters. Thanks again. Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing. I look forward to hearing the testimony of the witnesses. The CHAIRMAN. We are going to go back and forth, Senator Wellstone....

...assuring that Alzheimer's patients receive proper care and treatment. Again, I thank our distinguished Chairman for holding this hearing. I look forward to hearing from the panelists who sit before us. PREPARED STATEMENT or SENATOR HARRY REID Good morning Mr. Chairman. I...

...financial or management purposes that would indicate cabinet-level status are also eliminated. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing. I look forward to hearing from our witnesses. Senator GRAMS. So we would like to have Mr. Tiahrt come forward and we are ready to...