But here`s the deal, for the vast majority of the country, that`s not what`s happening. Because of the actions the administration has taken in partnership with business and labor, retailers and grocery stores freight movers and railroads…

We are not the solution here. We are part of the problem.

I think it's a step-forward. I mean, look, the tests are still way too expensive in Europe. You can get them for about a buck apiece in the U.S. It's $8, $10, $12 a test.

Today, I`m back to announce our action plan to battle COVID-19 this winter. It doesn`t include shutdowns or lockdowns, but widespread vaccinations and boosters and testing and a lot more.

the average time between vacancy and confirmation for the last five judicial nominees to the D.C. Superior Court, I think it is nearly 3 years

The ayes have it, and the measures and nominations are favorably reported.

I`ll be talking about that on Thursday.

It is an important issue, and your leadership.

We look forward to continuing our work together in order to ensure that this future, our future, our children's, grandchildren's future, is realized.

In the opinion of the chair, the ayes appear to have it.

I believe that safe nuclear power plays an important role in our efforts to address the greatest challenge that we face on Earth at this time, and that is the climate crisis.

The NRC remains the gold model for nuclear safety agencies.

We know that the NRC needs to be able to adapt and remain flexible in order to maintain the safety as well as the security of its operations.

I presume it is a paid internship.

I think we want to improve what the agency has done on environmental justice. I for one think we need to ask those tough questions and be bold.

This is an important hearing, and I am glad we could have it.

The President has been clear that he wants to know more.

I appreciate that, and I would like to ask for unanimous consent to enter into the record my March 26th letter with you, Chairman Carper, to President Biden, requesting those nominations of two members.