A plan that will address the dire consequences of climate change that scientists have been warning us about for years now.

I would submit that it is critical for us as policymakers to understand the changing landscape of our Nation's energy supplies.

to provide safe, reliable and affordable energy to all Americans; two, to provide additional jobs and economic opportunities to all segments of our population; three, a plan that will address the dire consequences of climate change...

it is imperative for this subcommittee to also promote and to encourage renewable energy resources.

I certainly want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, and Mr. Chairman, I also want to join you in welcoming all the new members of the subcommittee and those who are returning.

We can't allow those filters to get in the way of common sense.

We don't have to agree on everything to agree it's time to do something.

I think the idea that the Assad regime is united and cohesive is belied by what we've seen over weeks and months.

VAWA transformed the Nation's response to violence against women and brought critically needed resources to States and local communities to address these crimes.

We need to press forward.

The only way we can reduce gun violence in this country is if the American people decide it's important.

If there's even one thing we can do, if there's just one life we can save, we've got an obligation to try.

The bill builds on the Tribal Law and Order Act to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of tribal justice systems.

If there's just one step we can take to prevent more families from feeling what they feel after they've lost a loved one, we've got an obligation to take that step.

The fact is there has to be a political solution that cannot include, ultimately, Assad.

We should be long past debate on the need for the Violence Against Women Act.

To build a better, freer world, we must first behave in ways that reflect the decency and aspirations of the American people.

Two-thousand-thirteen can be a year of solid growth, more jobs, and higher wages.