I can't find out a single point in the United States government that's in charge of solving this problem.

We've got to solve it. We had testimony there are something like 950,000 security clearances in backlog.

Whenever I hear 'whole-of-government,' I think that means 'none-of-government.'

I think it would be helpful if the President made clear that those kinds of comments are not acceptable rather than criticizing the leaker.

The best way for this to be put to rest and it should have happened immediately would have been for the White House to issue a public apology to the entire McCain family.

The conservation efforts of Maine lobstermen--including self-imposed regulations such as tossing back egg-bearing females--are driven by the desire to ensure the stock and the ocean environment remains healthy and sustainable for…

But the problem, and this is what I will submit for the record, is Canada does not have comparable safeguards.

What I am seeking from you today is a commitment to work with us on a potential legislative solution that avoids the unintended negative consequences for secondary industries, as we are seeing in this case.

Mr. Secretary, I very much appreciate those examples.

I want to begin by associating myself with the comments made by the Chairman and Ranking Member expressing opposition to the elimination of funding for the Economic Development Administration.

we viewed them as contrary to American values and tantamount to torture.

When a team of three scientists at the University of Toronto discovered insulin in 1921, they revolutionized the treatment for diabetes.

We want that contract settlement agreement.

The hearing will come to order.

I hope we don't lose sight of the big picture that Puerto Rico could go from a challenged electrical system to a world leader given the natural assets that the island has and solar prices have plunged 80 percent since 2010.

I want to thank you and Senator Cantwell for arranging this hearing on this important topic and acknowledge the role that, I believe, Senator Nelson played in trying to encourage us to work on and look into this problem.

I can assure you that at this particular hearing that you and the Ranking Member are the favorites of all of us here on the panel.

I would ask that you keep us informed as that engineering study progresses.