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There is rarely a silver bullet but there is often silver buckshot, which means a multiplicity of solutions added together will create a solution to the problem.

What happens if natural gas prices return to $6.50, $7.00, $8.00 per billion cubic feet?

We need to talk about electrical line capacity as well as pipeline capacity, but I think we also need to talk more broadly about alternative solutions.

I thank my colleague for his eloquent defense of our oceans, and also for yielding me the time. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 200. I represent the great State of Maine, with a rich maritime heritage, strong fisheries…

I object to the characterization of renewables as making power when they feel like it.

I fear that we are making a lot of investments and a lot of bets based upon what could be an anomalous period of ultra-low natural gas prices.

I know deep down in Mr. Young's heart, he is a Mainer at heart. I know that. I have been to Alaska. It is a good State. Maine is a great State, and, as a result, I know Mr. Young is going to support this amendment.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add at the end the following: TITLE __--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS SEC. _01. STUDY OF FEES CHARGED TO LOBSTER…

I think ISO New England has done a very good job encouraging demand response and I think they've, I would commend them for pointing out dual-fuel is the economically correct approach but that the states oppose it so they're left with the…

Well, I know it worked. I know it happened this winter, because I walked to the shore in my home town of Brunswick and saw on the horizon the Cousins Island oil plant emitting, you know, you could see something coming out of it and I don't…

This Congress cannot repeal the law of supply and demand.

I am absolutely delighted to be here today. I think this marks a milestone and an opportunity for us to accomplish something important for the people of this country.

I am pleased to introduce with my colleague from Alabama, Senator Jones, the Taxpayer Identity Protection Act of 2018, a bill that seeks to help prevent American taxpayers and seniors from falling victim to identity theft and tax refund…

I rise to commend Agriculture Committee Chairman Roberts and Ranking Member Stabenow for their leadership in crafting a bipartisan farm bill that will help support our Nation's farmers and growers, provide funding for critical agriculture…

I thank the ranking member of the subcommittee, with whom I feel very privileged to work, for allowing me this time. I rise tonight in opposition to this amendment. Mr. Chair, first I want to say, I have the utmost respect for the many…

Yet, if that person with diabetes loses a limb, or goes blind, or has a stroke, we will pay for all of those costs.

Researchers have also found that patients equate high prices with high quality.

In the State of Maine, for example, the cost of a knee replacement can vary from less than $25,000 to more than $50,000.