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'This evening, the House passed the last of our 100 hours bills, legislation to end taxpayer-funded subsidies for Big Oil and create a Strategic Energy and Renewables Reserve...

'It is with great sadness and respect that I extend deepest condolences to Art's three children, Joel, Jennifer, and Connie, and the entire Buchwald family. I hope it is a comfort to them that so many people mourn their loss and are praying for them at this sad time...'

'Today, I am proud to announce plans to create a Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming to raise the visibility of these urgent issues and gather critical information to protect America's security. The Select Committee will not have legislative jurisdiction, but will help develop information that will help us give these issues the legislative priority they demand...

The decision by the Bush Administration to require approval from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court for the President's domestic surveillance program is a long-overdue recognition that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) process is fully capable of considering requests to employ these techniques...

'These distinguished Members will give to our nation's intelligence programs and activities the aggressive oversight necessary to ensure that they are operating effectively and within the law...'