Would you do us a favor and submit to the Subcommittee an analysis of why you think utilizing this data will not be cost-effective.

Let me be clear: nobody is advocating for the use of dispersants unless they are absolutely necessary.

Mr. President, I certainly could not improve upon the statements and arguments that have been made by my good friend from Arizona. I come from a little different perspective. There are six things I think any one of which would seriously…

I have always championed the use of the best available science to properly assess the risks these devastating disorders have on children and families.

As a father and grandfather, protecting the health of children--born and unborn--is a personal priority for me.

The rise in autism is a very serious problem facing our Nation's children and families, and I will stay committed to discovering the causes and finding treatments.

Obama's rush for an expedited withdrawal of troops from Iraq would endanger Israel and the entire Middle East and would empower Iran.

Mr. President, first, let me state that I have a great deal of respect for my friend from Ohio. I cannot agree, however, with the things this administration has done to pull us out of the recession. A lot of people believe the Federal…

The state of the American child is generational theft perpetrated by the hands of a Federal Government devoid of fiscal discipline.

The current state of the American child is a $13.2 trillion national debt that is a direct result of Federal policies.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following letter be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: U.S. Senate, Senator Tom Coburn, MD, Washington, DC…

My message has always been that chemical security and water security are issues of security, not environmental protection.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this oversight hearing on water security.

I said that in my opening statement, and I mean it.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

the fear the people have is that it is not well enough defined

Having clean, safe, affordable water is a national priority.

there is often disagreement on IST.