I will. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Massachusetts. Bailout Provision In Omnibus

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Tribute to Mark Pryor

That is such an important issue not only for you but the rest of Government.

Thank you Madam Chair, and I want to echo the comments of the rest of the Committee about enjoying working with you...

I do not do very many press conferences, as you all know, and I have always been first in line to work with any and all of my colleagues to try to get things done. The Senate is a special place. On a personal level, we talk about the…

My colleagues. What can I say about my colleagues that has not been said before? Or maybe I could say, what can I say about my colleagues that they have not said about themselves before? You know, politics is about people; not just the…

I have to begin today by saying one thing, that is, to God be the glory. I will finish with that too. But first let me say a few words. Since election night I have had many Arkansans come up to me and thank me for my service. I appreciate…

Just by virtue of Senator Boozman sitting here with me you see that she has across the board support in Arkansas.

I do feel very strongly about this nomination because I know Colette. I know her well.

I just think she'll be a great commissioner.

I'm proud to introduce her today and express my strong support for her nomination.

But certainty is--anything that we can do through our programs to add that certainty and have those programs stay in place is of great value.

We really do appreciate you calling this hearing to help us better understand the issues involving voluntary efforts by farmers and landowners to promote land and water conservation, with a focus on water quality and the role of…

I guess my concern is, you have all of these positive voluntary things. My concern is when you do something like Waters of the United States, which is so controversial, and there is going to be significant costs involved, what is that…

No, I would agree, we need to really concentrate on the voluntary programs, which, again, it seems like from the testimony today and what we are seeing out in the field with increased technology that was testified also, that we really are…

I know I was really amazed this past summer, when we were on lots of farms, at the use of drones

So has EPA bought into that? Do they recognize the fact that not only are you doing your best to reduce the phosphorus through the point source, but doing all these other things?

This really is a very important subject and I appreciate the witnesses being here and really look forward to hearing the testimony.