Please continue making every effort to protect environmental legislation, sincerely, someone with asthma.

My son is one of the 47,000 New Mexico children with asthma. He especially needs pollution-free clean air.

Well, the problem that we have today in our American cities is that the standards that the EPA has put into place are being violated.

With quick and proper action, I believe we can preserve much of the U.S. market share and compete successfully in overseas markets.

The President has recognized the need for nuclear power as part of a comprehensive energy, environment and employment strategy for this country.

Small nuclear reactors, those that are less than 300 megawatts hold a promise of reducing the cost of nuclear plant construction.

S. 512, which is the Nuclear Power 2021 Act. That's a bill that I introduced along with Senator Murkowski.

The purpose of today's hearing is to get testimony on 3 bills.

S. 1067, the Nuclear Energy Research Initiative Improvement Act that Senator Mark Udall introduced.

I believe that the creation of a U.S. based, nuclear manufacturing industry will significantly contribute to our nation's long-term economic goals.

I have been a strong supporter of preserving native languages and culture, recognizing both the historical and cultural significance of language preservation.

Investing in Native education is investing in the future of our communities.

We cannot deny the role the United States government has played in the loss of Native languages.

I am proud to have helped create the Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act in 2006.

This legacy, and these languages, must not be lost.

I am very interested in strengthening the pipeline for tribal students to become professionals, and returning to their communities, especially as teachers and health care providers.

We must not let this happen.

Native languages are a treasure in and of themselves, and we must ensure their survival.