Is there anything else out there we might have under our feet that we do not know about that could really give us another boost?

So if we are making determinations on our votes on different types of energy topics would you say your estimates are conservative?

Our letter to the Committee stated independent, scientific analysis of proposed regulations must remain objective and free from political pressure.

This find is very unusual, this Marcellus shale and the Utica shale and now we have Rogersville and all this coming on in our little state of West Virginia.

It is really disturbing. Our state is really getting plummeted by this, and it is just ridiculous.

I ask unanimous consent that Sharon Haggett, a detailee in Senator Alexander's office, have the privileges of the floor for the duration of today's session of the Senate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

yesterday the Senate came together in a bipartisan way to pass the National Defense Authorization Act conference report. This important legislation authorizes vital resources for our Nation's troops, our wounded warriors, and their…

I made a commitment and a pledge that we would not forget our Landless Natives, and we will never forget our Native veterans that have served us so honorably.

What we do in this legislation, and I am pleased that Senator Sullivan is co-sponsoring this with us, is to set a framework to begin the discussions on how to address this.

Now we can't get into an argument here about climate change. It is a loser.

I will not turn one stakeholder against the other, environmentalists against the farmers.

I think it is important because it has been argued that somehow or other the Landless Natives have not been placed at a disadvantage in terms of a financial equity because of their status at large.

Russia's unilateral and belligerent efforts are not helpful to the efforts of the unified coalition of 60-plus countries fighting ISIL.

So now it is time for Congress to act, and that is why I am so proud that you are having this hearing today.

I am very pleased that Congressman Kennedy and I have introduced H.R. 2805, the Heroin and Prescription Opioid Abuse Prevention, Education, and Enforcement Act of 2015.

Russia has hidden its true intentions, using the ruse of joining the fight against ISIL to provide a cover for Russia's military intervention.

It is an imperfect bill, but it is a good bill.

There should be zero tolerance for this unethical behavior and flagrant disregard of the U.S. laws, public health, and the consumer.