These super PACs are not independent PACs. They are arms of the campaign and I think most people recognize that.
I believe Senator Bennet, our friend out in Colorado, told us that the combined expenditures, total independent expenditures, far overwhelme...
I applaud those remarks, and I support them strongly, but I would like to hear more about what is actually going to be done in these areas.
I appreciate the Administration's commitment to research and development and innovation as key to the Nation's economic development.
Do you see, when we are moving down the road, as we get into 2012 and 2014, where we have elections where the combined spending of super PAC...
I don't think we can truly fix this broken system until we undo the flawed premise that spending money on elections is the same thing as fre...
The Department of Energy budget before the committee today represents a significant investment in our Nation's ability to compete in global ...
I hope the Senate can fully fund many of the research and development initiatives proposed.
China's investing heavily in manufacturing and deploying wind, solar, and nuclear power plants.
There can be no doubt about the seriousness of the competitive challenge that we face in energy.
The President's proposed an overall budget for the Federal Government that reflects his desire for fiscal restraint.
Energy Efficiency, the First Fuel of the 112th Congress.
We must recognize the toll of our transportation system on our environment.
We must ensure that it maintains our Nation's major highways, like interstates 10, 25 and 40, through New Mexico.
The quality of our surface transportation system directly impacts the quality of our economy.
Our Nation's transportation infrastructure is struggling. Many would say that it is even failing.
Maintaining healthy ecosystems will help ensure that our water, air and food is also clean and healthy.
I heartily recommend her, and I think the President should be complimented for an excellent choice.
