We must invest more in R&D to ensure the safety of our rail passengers and operators.

TTI has saved the state of Texas and the United States billions of dollars and thousands of lives.

The investments we make today will transform the future of transportation.

Mr. Speaker, congratulations to the San Antonio Spurs on winning the 2014 NBA championship over the Miami Heat. This is the fifth NBA championship for the Spurs under Coach Greg Popovich. Coach Popovich was also named this season's NBA…

Thank you Chairman Bucshon for holding today's hearing.

It was the responsibility of a society to take care of the very young and the very old.

Models, very attractive models, all promoting these products.

I want to make sure that other communities like ours at least get a fighting chance.

Opening Statement of Senator Bill Nelson, Chairman

For an adult who knew all of that, but what about for a kid that's looking at that TV advertisement?

I think you are going to have some significant pushback on blending and blurring the two.

Mr. Chairman, as usual, you have picked a hearing on an important topic of the day. So thank you very much.

Maybe all the more needed, the Gummy Bear actually has a picture of Gummy Bears on the label.

Here's a billboard at Christmas time in Miami, on I-95, a picture of what appears to be a Santa Claus-like figure.

Earlier in my comments, I noted to the toxicity of the concentrated nicotine in an e-cigarette refill liquid.

I would just note for the record and ask that it be inserted.

About a quarter of married couples and about half of single people depend on Social Security for at least--and this is astounding--at least 90 percent of their retirement income.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Unanimous Consent Request--S. Res. 469