In Nebraska, we are very serious about our environmental stewardship and our conservation management.

Unfortunately, it seems EPA has preferred to pursue a top-down, command-and-control, Federal approach to addressing environmental and conservation issues.

I am particularly concerned about EPA's proposed guidance to clarify regulatory jurisdiction over U.S. waters and wetlands.

Regulations must be made on sound, publicly available science, subject to a thorough cost-benefit analysis, and promulgated through a transparent public notice and comment process.

We believe that local natural resources management is more successful than EPA's top-down command and control Federal approach.

I strongly believe that environmental policy and resource management should account for site- and situation-specific factors.

North Korea is skating close to a dangerous line.

Skating very close to a dangerous line.

We're prepared for all contingencies.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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What was made abundantly clear from their testimony is that this country and our partners are facing a global security environment that is as complex and daunting as any time in our history.

I don't agree with any recommendation that would unilaterally take any action to further reduce our nuclear warheads and our capability.