If you are a fan of nuclear energy, which most of the members here are... I would be careful about making the case that solar displaces other forms of energy.

I believe the United States has the technological expertise and drive to lead the world in the development of clean energy industries.

the world is going green, and he said we hope you sit on your hands because we are ready to go.

I am pleased to introduce the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Water Rights Settlement Act. This legislation will implement a settlement concerning the water rights of the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians, who have been…

I am counting on Michael to do just that.

We're concerned about pilot fatigue. We think this needs to be addressed.

we have to work to implement NextGen, which will modernize our air traffic control system and make our skies safer and more efficient.

I want to work with Senator Lautenberg to make sure that both of you move quickly and swiftly through the process, because you're both greatly needed.

I am very proud to see the Obama Administration choose both of these fine people.

I am pleased to be here today to support the nomination of Mr. Michael Huerta to be Deputy Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Well, I'm here to introduce Mr. Michael Huerta to be the Deputy Administrator of the FAA, so at that point I would do that.

I am pleased that the DOT has implemented a final rule based on the Boxer-Snowe airline passenger bill of rights legislation to protect passengers from lengthy tarmac delays.

Personally--a point of personal privilege for myself and Senator Snowe--we authored the Passenger Bill of Rights legislation.

I am proud to see the Obama Administration choose a California native and a University of California at Riverside graduate to fill this important position at the FAA.

My No. 1 job as a Senator is to protect the health and safety of the people of my great State of California and the people of America. I believe that is our highest calling. The Murkowski resolution is a direct assault on the health of the…

I do not want the American people to misunderstand what is before us in this resolution... This has never been done before. Senators play the role of Senators; they do not play the role of doctors. They do not play the role of scientists…

It is very clear that Senator Murkowski's amendment is causing a ripple throughout the country. It is causing a firestorm of protests among doctors, scientists, and business leaders who believe it is a bad precedent to overturn science. It…

In sum, we support EPA's actions as a start towards holding the biggest polluters accountable, reducing America's oil dependence and jump-starting a vibrant clean energy economy. A vote for the Murkowski amendment would be a step…

Dear Senators: We--the 195 undersigned endorsers--urge you to oppose an imminent attack on the Clean Air Act (CAA) that would undermine public health and prevent action on global warming. This attack comes in the form of an amendment by…

what we are about to debate is an unprecedented move by the Senator and her cosponsors to overturn a health finding made by health experts and scientific experts in order to stand with the special interests. Now that is clear to me…

we also have another letter opposing the efforts of the Senator from Alaska to overturn the endangerment finding. That letter is signed by many members of the business community. I will name just a few, and then I will ask that this letter…

I just personally want to thank you so much for not allowing the weather to interfere with your work and ours.

If she's confirmed, she will be the first Korean-American woman to be a Federal judge in the entire country.

Lucy Koh is very well-respected by her colleagues in the California legal community and she'll make an outstanding addition to the Federal bench.

Judge Koh's nomination is historic. If confirmed, she would be the first Korean-American in United States history to serve as a Federal District Court Judge.