I completely agree with you. I hope we are all on the same page on that.

We need to get rid of sequestration because it has done so much damage to our readiness and other aspects of the military.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Kaine). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I rise in support of the Minimum Wage Fairness Act because it is time to give everyone a fair shot. More and more States are voting to raise the minimum wage. Last week, the Hawaii State legislature passed a bill to raise the minimum wage…

I ask unanimous consent the Senate adjourn until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, April 30, 2014, with all other provisions of the previous order remaining in effect. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Thereupon, the…

We both served on the Board of Directors for the Center for a Sustainable Future.

If we talk about disaster preparedness, if we talk about severe weather, if we talk about civil defense, then I can find common cause with bipartisan dance partners.

Senator Schatz, the people of Hawaii trust you to be the steward of that political will.

How luxurious is Roosevelt?

Thank you again to Senator Schatz for allowing myself and my fellow intern to testify today.

What we need is the will, at all levels, to use them.

Thank you very much.

Are we in arrears with respect to infrastructure, I mean, basic infrastructure at this point?

Are you--is it social? Is it television and the newspaper like the rest of us? Is it mostly the web?

There needs to be both a political and strategic will to adhere to the zoning of environmental sustainability emissions stated in the 1998 Coconut Island long range development plan.

I thank you for your leadership to elevate the pressing issues of climate change and sustainability in Congress.

I'm just going to give you a minute to plug the why. That's my second question.

I wonder whether you wouldn't mind giving us an update on how it's working, who comprises the task force and what their timeframe is in terms of providing a work product for some national policy changes?