We need to make sure that there are procedure and standards in place to prevent that.

In my mind, there is two potential problems with hydraulic fracturing. One is the actual contamination, and the other is the public perception of health risks from possible contamination.

we have all been contacted by constituents. That is why I am here today.

In 1982, Congress passed the Nuclear Waste Policy Act, the Act sought to establish a fair and science-based process for selecting two nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste.

There was no plan B. As the Blue Ribbon Commission explained, this decision was widely viewed as political and provoked strong opposition in Nevada.

the frustrations in our inability to resolve this problem are huge.

It is the law, you are correct, that Yucca Mountain is the repository.

I believe that Americans deserve the confidence that the drugs they rely on will help them get better and not make them more sick.

The drug and device user fee programs ensure that FDA gets critical dollars to allow the agency to complete its premarket review in a timely manner.

Well, we all want these drugs on the market as fast as possible but I would be concerned about any proposal to remove FDA's ability to require clinical data when FDA thinks it is essential to assure that these drugs are safe and effective…

There are no options that are off the table.

If we have to do it, we will do it.

I hope Speaker Boehner's comments are a commitment, rather, to oversight and that we will be able to work together in an effort to grow our economy and to create new jobs.

The United States, the president made this clear, does not want Iran to develop a nuclear weapon. That's a red line for us and it's a red line obviously for the Israelis. So we share a common goal here. If we have to do it, we will do it.

work together. Put aside divisive issues.

There are no options off the table.

If they proceed and we get intelligence of them proceeding with developing a nuclear weapon then we will take whatever steps are necessary to stop it.

In the United States, the president has made this clear. He does not want Iran to develop nuclear weapons. That's a red line for us, and it's a red line, obviously, for the Israelis.