And I want to thank Senator Tim Scott for being here, and being an important part of this discussion.

No longer must a student be shackled to a low-performing school.

We have tasked this bipartisan group with studying these complex issues and producing an in-depth analysis of potential legislative solutions.

In the coming days, Senators Isakson and Warner, along with Ranking Member Wyden and I, will issue a formal invitation requesting all interested public and private-sector stakeholders to submit their ideas.

Ranking Member Wyden and I have appointed Senators Johnny Isakson and Mark Warner to form a full Finance Committee chronic care reform working group.

I think John R. Justice is great, Senator Franken.

What you are proposing now will be used in the courts, and that is not what we are all about.

The draft guidance is overly broad, expansive, it goes outside the scope of NEPA.

The trend for this Administration seems to be that the end justifies the means.

I am highly dubious, and will listen closely to the testimony today for evidence whether or not that is the case.

I think what CEQ should do--and with respect--would be to develop guidance that is specific for these sectors, as opposed to a one-size-fits-all approach, which is misleading.

The results will force more delays, more costs onto economic and energy-related activities nationwide.

the draft guidance acknowledges it is 'not legally enforceable.' In other words, it is unlawful.

This draft guidance sets the stage for potentially sweeping Federal overreach by pushing agencies to examine greenhouse gas emissions that are beyond their ability to control or regulate the impacts.

I am just concerned, Mr. Chairman. Thanks for holding this hearing, because it is another example, I think, of a continued overreach, unnecessary, not needed.

the social cost of carbon should not be referred to in the NEPA analysis.

I was interested to read the Director's testimony, where, on page four, there is more that I agree with there than I did in the actual guidance.

We are pleased to report that in the PATENT Act, with the support of a bipartisan array of cosponsors, we will finally be able to enact these reforms.