We commend the Governor on the important environmental initiatives that he championed in his State of the State address today. We're pleased that the Governor is taking these important steps to protect our health and our environment.

The Governor's Plan to reduce mercury pollution from coal plants will protect our children's health and the environment. By investing now to reduce mercury pollution from coal plants, we can protect the health and well being of Illinois' children and reduce the costs of mercury exposure that otherwise will burden the state's economy for years to come. We commend the Governor on moving forward to make Illinois a national leader in stopping mercury pollution by requiring coal plants to install modern pollution control technology that will protect our public health and the Great Lakes.

All my throwers were great today. (A lot of them) set personal records in a very important meet.

My initial reaction, and it's still what I believe today, is that if the allegations were true about him stealing from people that he simply stole from the wrong person or people. I was not shocked.

We wouldn't be here today if all businesses in Texas participated (in the tax) the way you've participated.

It was difficult for me to be away from Boise today. As you know, the House is deciding on a very important bill.