This is why the Dodd-Frank reforms are so important, and I urge you not to lose track of that part of the big picture.

So imports are absolutely very important, Mr. Levin. They destroy jobs.

Medicaid for children is a very sensible investment in the long-term future growth of the country and in its fiscal sustainability because those are the people who pay taxes when they are grown up.

We have also undertaken initiatives to improve ammonium nitrate safety as raised by Senator Vitter.

I believe that many of the actions being contemplated as part of this order may actually result in outcomes contrary to our collective goals.

Whenever they occur, it reminds us that we must all collaborate and we must all do better.

The time for meetings and deliberations about chemical safety is over and we need measurable, meaningful action to improve protection for workers, first responders and local residents.

the recreational seasons have been drastically shortened--leading to only a 9-day season in 2014.

The Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper fishery is a mess.

I can certainly understand how recreational fishermen are frustrated.

the Gulf of Mexico red snapper fishery is a mess.

this is our last hearing in the 113th Congress, and I want to thank, first of all, our witnesses for all of the time, travel, investment that you have made.

And somehow they have to cover their costs just in that brief period of time, the cost of the boat, the insurance, the licenses, all the other things that go along with that.

I just want to express real regret that when Republicans on this committee unanimously requested what is completely standard a hearing on Mr. Baran's nomination to a full term, we were denied that opportunity before the committee vote…

I just think it is very, very unfortunate that we were shut out of the normal process in that way.

It is completely unprecedented. It was a very basic, very straightforward request that we get this hearing given that Mr. Baran is nominated now to a full term before a committee vote.

I would like to thank you for calling today's hearing.

You are helping, the Federal Government is helping, to keep employment at low rates in this country.