I am still reeling from the proposed House Republican budget which would substantially cut EPA.

In that backward-looking period in the past, that is an actual $2.2-trillion savings in health-care spending.

You're bounded by the fiduciary duty to be truthful and accurate, and operate on the best information you can find.

I think also from your experience as a state regulator, you know that one of the most frustrating things is to go to a regulatory agency, and because they are understaffed, underfunded, they are not able to respond to a request for permit…

It can endanger entire communities and create a downward spiral that's difficult to emerge from.

I commend you and your implementation. Many times, we do things, and they don't really get implemented. You have done a superb job.

I have had enough Groundhog Days.

The proposed Republican budget would slash $626 million from that program, would set it back tremendously.

In that backward-looking period in the past, that is an actual $2.2-trillion savings in health-care spending.

This approach of budget cutting is not just about saving money it is about devaluing the institutions that are necessary to compete, and succeed in this world.

I say science is the headlights that drives us forward, and let's us see what's coming.

The reality is every day in this country, 120 people are killed by gun violence.

the presence of a firearm makes an abuser five times more likely to take a partner's life than if no firearm was present.

I urge you to make sure that the administrative process is as rapid and robust, not rabid and robust.

By trying to abolish the ATF, the Agency responsible for implementing regulations to curb this violence and carnage.

I urge you to support a completely broad, across the government, multi-agency, not just you and a DOJ task force to respond.

Gun violence is now the leading cause of death in children and teens in this country.

the ATF has taken action to limit ghost guns. We passed my bill to ban ghost guns as part of the Protect Our Kids Act.