I think it is still possible to realize operation on the grid in 2020 with a possibility of 2019.

Thorium is substantially more abundant than uranium.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Both the chairman and the ranking member have spoken to a couple of areas that I want to talk to you about.

I simply don't know at this point in time.

I wanted to ask about your view of the RTP and what you see as its future?

For me, the number one obligation here is safety, and that includes bridges like the I-35W that went down.

We now have 28 percent of crashes that are caused by people talking or texting on their cell phones in this country.

Teen drivers are three times more likely to be in fatal accidents than adults.

The Recreational Trails Program is very popular in our state.

I wanted to thank you for your leadership on rail across the country.

Mr. President, I first wanted to alert Senators that we will most likely be voting somewhere around 5:30. We are still working on an agreement about yielding back time, but I thought people would like to know that. The other thing I wish…

Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be. The yeas and nays were ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the next two votes be 10-minute votes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

I ask unanimous consent that all remaining time on both sides be yielded back. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. President, I thank the Senator from Utah for his strong statement of support for the America Invents Act, a bill that is, at its heart, all about moving our economy forward. When we think about the brass tacks of our country, we think…

I worked to include language that would authorize the CFTC to regulate companies that act as both swap dealers and end users.

I am the co-chair with Senator Thune of the bipartisan Congressional Farmer Co-op Caucus.

There is concern that these farmer co-ops will face additional regulations because of your work.