the purpose of our hearing today is examining ways of how we can fix a system that is not functioning the way it was intended.

the environment can have a review, and in a timely manner, and it does not have to be mutually exclusive.

But when you write something in an open-ended and vague manner of statutory language, it simply means that administrations and litigation can make it a far cry from what Richard Nixon signed back in 1969.

Unfortunately, today it has become a sweeping regulatory framework that does the exact opposite.

the law's implementation is a far cry from what President Nixon signed decades ago.

I rise today to address two elements of the Senate's process for evaluating judicial nominations: the role of the American Bar Association and the so-called blue-slip courtesy. Each can influence the appointment process, and we must be…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Utah.

We make policy here in Congress. Here in Washington, there are a lot of people who make policy.

we live in a republic, in a republic where the people are the sovereigns, where ultimately the government is accountable to the people.

It is important, when you are making policy, from time to time to look back and review what you have done.

This is their livelihood and most small business owner-operators are against this but will be forced out if they cannot comply.

I would like to just express my feelings of concern for this legislation and the burden that we are putting on you.

Most of us know how important water is in our States and the impact it plays in growth. It is directly tied to economic development and the health and beauty of the places we live. Today, in accordance with commitments I have made to build…

If we find out about our problems with Members of Congress, and then we fail to act on them, we become a part of the problem.

The security of air travel is not a partisan issue.

As a Member of Congress, I would like the very first part of my service to be to introduce my wife of 35 years, Sue Curtis. Sue has some political blood in her. You may be interested to know that her great-grandmother was the first woman…

Every student, including every LGBT student, is protected from discrimination based on sex, race, and disability under the laws in OCR's jurisdiction.

I hope you realize you just swore in another vote for sage grouse. Utah, for too long, has been at 75 percent. We are now united at a full 100 percent, which means, Mr. Amodei, be careful: we are going to reannex eastern Nevada. Mr. Curtis…