Coal ash is so dangerous because it contains many toxins.

I thank the Presiding Officer. Mr. President, I am very proud to team up with the good Senator because this is a very modest amendment that just puts us in line with our colleagues: the United Kingdom, Germany, Turkey, Canada, France…

The State becomes a side player as opposed to a primary player.

I hope that you will help me get these people to the floor and get them confirmed.

I have not seen, in my lifetime, three people who were overly qualified for the jobs for which they have been nominated.

I am hopeful that we can move these three people forward.

I am grateful that you are having this hearing and I am hopeful that we can move forward on them because it is so critical to move forward with these particular people.

each of them has a family that is proud of them, each of them has worked hard in their life to get where they are

First, before I ask my question, I wish to thank Senator Heitkamp and Senator Cantwell and Senator Shaheen. These three women have been just stalwart on this. We were on different sides on the trade vote, and I remember how hard they…

Thank you so much. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business until I conclude. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Thank you very much, Mr. President. Highway Bill I come to talk about something different than the pending legislation--I have a number of things to say about that, a number of amendments I am supporting, many of them bipartisan. At this…

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