All Quotes

Today I recognize Robert Cuyler Haskins, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all of the hard work he has done for me, my staff, and the State of South Dakota over the past several months. Cuyler is a graduate of L.D. Bell High…

I agree that we must address the problem of foreign subsidiaries of U.S. companies doing business in Iran not being penalized for it under U.S. law. I know that, as in the past, there will be opposition from some in the business community…

Thank you again for inviting me to testify. I look forward to responding to your questions.

I mean, I think that is, at the end of the day, what people want to know.

Do you think these steps are going to be-- and you said end of December?

This MF Global failure is causing tremendous stress in our and other business operations as we are unable to use our futures accounts and unable to access funds.

I would urge the Commission... to really view whatever proposed order or proposed action it was taking through the prism of job creation and economic growth.

As I travel around my state and around the country, one of the reasons that employers say they are not hiring people is because of economic uncertainty caused, in some cases, by Federal regulatory actions.

I am concerned about the effect the divestitures on rural states like South Dakota have had.

It's important that in a knowledge-based economy and society that we live in that we have broadband service that's available to everyone.

I hope you both help to move America back toward a free market economy.

I want to congratulate our nominees on being with us today, your nominations to the FCC, both to Mr. Pai and Ms. Rosenworcel.

I just think dealing in a world of uncertainty makes it very difficult for people to make investments and for our economy to create the types of jobs that are necessary to get people back to work.

I believe it's important in USF reform that it help give all Americans, including those in tribal areas and rural areas, access to broadband service.

I am pleased he is here today. I would ask that his full written testimony and statement be included in the record, as well.

This was not like most natural disasters. This flood lasted for over 90 days.

I'm a little interested about what State's role is in that and what we are doing as a nation to actively encourage more countries to participate in the visa waiver program.

Thank you, Madam Chairman, and thank you for visiting the Black Hills of South Dakota.