Mr. Pisesident, I have fought for years to protect our Nation's seniors from abuse and exploitation, initially, as former Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, former Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and more recently, as…

Many of us are looking at modernizing the role of the Committee on Foreign Investment or CFIUS to give it more defined powers to review and potentially block investment by SOEs.

I do not oppose FDI, when people outside the United States invest here and create jobs, I generally think that is a very good thing.

In 2006, I was successful in enacting legislation to enhance the IRS whistleblower program.

I have been a strong proponent of the IRS private debt collection program, as has Senator Schumer.

I expect you to engage in much better consultations with the committee regarding U.S. trade policies then we have had under President Obama.

I believe the President-elect has selected a nominee who will provide a clear channel of communication and be willing to work with Congress on these all-important efforts.

Pro-growth tax reform will be a top priority for you.

Objectively speaking, I don't believe anyone can reasonably argue that Mr. Mnuchin is unqualified for the position.

Proposals to, for example, impose unilateral import tariffs as a key tool of international economic policy need to be carefully evaluated to ensure they do not hurt us at home.

Policy certainty is key for economic growth.

Fortunately, the EPA has recently changed its course and released updated volume targets for the RFS that meet the levels prescribed by Congress.

President-elect Trump reiterated his support for biofuels while he was campaigning cross Iowa and all across the Midwest.

Thank you for that very concise answer.

the proposal to change the point of obligation under the RFS is an example of regulatory change that would destabilize the policy environment if adopted.

My constituents tell me the EPA is out to get them rather than work with them, and there is a huge lack of trust between many of my constituents and the EPA.

Mr. Pruitt, will you commit to me that if confirmed, EPA will work with the Corps and DOJ to make sure that Federal agencies stop trying to regulate ordinary farming practices?

This type of culture that was created under the Obama administration has no place, has no place here.