Secretary Rapuano, over the past year, we've heard news reports highlighting problems facing servicemembers and veterans seeking treatment at the Department of Veterans Affairs whose radiation exposure was not recorded or tracked.

A wilderness designation will enhance recreational opportunities in these pristine areas.

I think we really need to put some thought into this, because this is a situation that feels like it could get ahead of all of us very quickly.

I want to thank, in particular, my colleague from New Mexico, Senator Udall, for his superb leadership on these bills over the course of many years now.

First, the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Conservation Act would complete the community proposal for the region included in the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument that was designated in 2014.

These commonsense bills would hold the Federal Government accountable for promises that have been made to our constituents.

I think the government manages on behalf of all of us and our constituents.

It is an uncertain time.

I think we have to make this investment. I don't think there's any doubt about it.

I think we need the answers to your questions.

It's important to every bureau of the FCC to engage directly with tribal nations.

So when I think of the Polar Vortex or even this latest Bomb Cyclone, if I am getting that term correct, the unsung hero that I think about that gets very little attention is actually demand response.

I think baseload, oftentimes today, is more of a political term than an engineering term.

Mr. President, the Senate will be voting soon on a bill to reauthorize the FISA Amendments Act. Most Americans likely do not recognize the name of the bill, but they probably know what this bill addresses--our government's surveillance of…

We thank Chairman Hoeven and Vice Chairman Udall for continuing the important discussion of Agribusiness Opportunities in Indian Country.

Yes, I agree. Lionel, when I was in the House in 2006, I took a trip with your general manager...

I am working on legislation in terms of 638 of USDA programs.

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