Once it leaves Canada and is transported to refineries in the United States, the tar sands would increase the pollution in already plagued communities such as Port Arthur, which I showed you and I will show you again. Port Arthur is…

To me, as I look over your dedication, I don't question it, so I am very excited that you are willing to take this on.

Potential safety concerns cannot be ignored and must be addressed quickly, especially in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster.

I am proud to have held it for 8 years.

Because that is key, and I don't see those conflicting at all, by the way.

If you just focus on low cost energy but you don't look at safe energy and something happens, the cost to clean up is going to be absolutely enormous.

TVA should be a leader, in my view, in providing reliable power, but also reducing the dangerous air pollution our children and our families are forced to breathe.

TVA must remain committed to reducing the dangers associated with coal ash ponds and ensuring that neighboring communities are kept safe.

elections have consequences, and I grabbed that one back from James Inhofe and I am going to hand it back.

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Environment and Public Works be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 18, 2014. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 18, 2014. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS

I ask unanimous consent that I be able to speak until I conclude. It may go over that time, but not by much. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________