When it comes to ocean acidification, we cannot just continue; we need to make sure that we are working forward.
I think this previous hearing that we had about the coastal communities--it is literally 60 percent of our GDP, these coastal economies.
It's time to move forward on a national ocean policy.
Thank you for your leadership on this issue.
Senator Patty Murray has been an outstanding partner in this bipartisan conservation effort.
If we can include those in the record I'd appreciate it as well.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
I want to say my colleague, Senator Murray, has worked very hard on this legislation in a bipartisan fashion.
Conserving and preserving our natural resources reflects the values I grew up with here in Washington State.
The people of Washington State understand how this bipartisanship works for their lasting benefit.
Workplace safety is a shared responsibility and one that must be taken very seriously.
I believe effective state plans have the potential to significantly enhance workplace safety.
Obviously we'd like to see this expansion take place.
Federal OSHA has identified a number of deficiencies in Nevada's state plan. It must be corrected immediately.
Count mine as one solid voice on behalf of ensuring that the landscape we bequeath to future generations is one with an abundant, generous, ...
I am pleased to have her leadership and the support of Senator Maria Cantwell on this bill.
I appreciate her co-sponsorship of this bill as well as her assistance.
The existing 394,000 acre Alpine Lakes Wilderness is a treasure both in Washington State and across the country.
