John Ensign

If law enforcement came in and said that they want this information, who is tasked with verifying that person is who they said they are?

By forcing States to amend their individual laws on corporate formation, Congress is effectively imposing a Federal standard on business creation, ignoring the particularities of each State's business culture.

Have you all done cost studies at all, like what Secretary of State has submitted to us?

Because frankly, job creation is something I think that all Americans can agree we need right now.

I think this is a very important piece of legislation because it affects a number of different issues, not the least of which is its impact on the small business community, which serves as the backbone of our economy.

According to their office, the estimated cost for initial implementation could reach as high as $10 million, with ongoing operating costs of $1 million annually.

I do think that law enforcement has legitimate concerns; there is no question about that.

I just want to encourage you that when you are coming up with the suggestions for us that you do consult with some of those small businesses that are going to be forming, to ensure that we are not putting that kind of burden on them.

No credibility left.

We need people who are in office who will hold themselves to a little higher standard.

Last year, I had an affair. I violated the vows of my marriage. It's absolutely the worst thing that I've ever done in my life.

I am hopeful that whatever characteristics are identified will help us in our preparedness efforts.