I think this is a significant issue. We should think through it carefully, understand the consequences, pro and con, and then make judgments.

A perfect public policy, in my judgment.

I strongly support and, by the way, which, in my judgment, was very constructive in leading us to more progress at the FCC on network neutrality.

To say that we will--for Comcast to say we will adhere to the current access rules, which are not effectual--if they don't help protect us in the ways that we need to from a competitive standpoint, then that is meaningless.

Officials who understand that concentration and vertical integration can be bad for consumers and the economy, who understand that public interest principles are good for citizens and civic discourse, are in office, and not a moment too…

When Comcast claims that there is a little for antitrust authorities to look at in this merger, they must think we are still living in the 'don't worry, be happy, do nothing' era of antitrust and regulation.

This merger is uniquely anticompetitive across a number of markets and threatens to restrict consumer choice, reduce programming diversity, and raise prices.

Mr. President, first of all, I am pleased with the work the chairman and ranking member of the Commerce Committee have done. I am chairman of the Aviation Subcommittee and have worked closely with them to produce a piece of legislation…

Mr. President, I withhold that suggestion. I did want to make one additional point. I did not do this when I talked about the issue of the Colgan tragedy. The larger question is not addressed directly in this legislation. We address many…

Mr. President, let me just make a point. This is an authorization bill that is on the floor, the FAA reauthorization. We have waited a long time to get it here. We have had 11 extensions to get this bill to the floor. The Senator who…

If you are for increased trade, commercial growth, and job creation, all of which we desperately need right now, you cannot get there without supporting the basic transportation and infrastructure, like the much-needed new locks and dams…

the more you can get contractors involved in competition, the lower you're going to experience pricing on these major contracts.

I think the JASON's report is at odds with that.

I'm pleased that the NNSA plans to accelerate efforts to secure vulnerable nuclear material around the world, within the coming 4 years.

It is an increase in funding for some very important programs. And the questions that have been raised, I think, are questions you, as a manager, I'm sure, raise every day.

Well, this year will end 30 years in the United States Congress. It's a great privilege, but there are other things I wish to do.

How do we give the taxpayer full value for their money on these important security issues?

I'm pleased to see, in this budget request, a clear commitment in increasing NNSA's ability to assess the safety, security and reliability of nuclear weapons.