We all encounter you on a regular daily basis, and you're very professional. And I just want you to know we really appreciate it.
And many of the arguments they make are not relevant in today's abundance of natural resources.
I'd be happy to. Thank you, Madam Chairwoman.
I think that we really are going to have to look at some prioritization.
I think it's going to be really key that you prioritize within that.
Thank you.
When the former Secretary of Energy calls for $7 gasoline, you know that is a priority.
I prefer to be energy secure next year. Not necessarily independent, but secure.
I do try to point out whenever I can that we are basically back on discretionary spending at 2008 levels.
I think it results in an ineffective outcome.
We would like to see things happen a lot faster, and my concern about sanctions is really achieving the new normal in Iran.
I think that development in North America will go a long way.
We do not want people who have chemotherapy who are entitled to veterans services to have to get on a bus and drive 10 hours.
I will pledge this. I am chairing on the Ag Committee the Rural Development Subcommittee, and this is an area that goes beyond telemedicine.
I hear about clinics shutting down because they do not have the capacity and do not have the staff to even open up on a Friday.
I do not think there is any doubt there is still a digital divide in this country, and that is my point.
I do not mean to interrupt, but is that true in every remote location in the United States?
this is a critical issue for us, and it is a critical infrastructure issue for the development and the continued viability of rural America.
