I couldn't believe that my country was proposing it.

So, it's--no, it does not include inertial fusion energy--an aggressive inertial fusion energy program right now.

I stand ready to work with my colleagues and the administration to craft a sensible, bi-partisan nuclear weapons policy that will keep Americans safe and will reduce the danger of a nuclear war or a nuclear attack.

There is the kind of information, on both sides, about what the other side does that gives true mutual deterrence some real credibility.

That's not what it says.

I have worked with colleagues in the House and Senate to stop the re-opening of the nuclear door and the development of new nuclear weapons.

The cuts you alluded to, Senator Feinstein, on travel and information technology are just real cuts.

Developers tell my staff they scour a private land development site for an isolated desert wetland just so they can have the Army Corps of Engineers be their lead Federal agency.

It is not a budget we would be presenting here if we were navigating through times where there would be the ability to access funds with your support to help us fulfill some of the greater visions that we have.

I want to bring to your attention an issue and that is permitting on private land.

For me, it really is very fine what you are doing. You are listening. You are taking in arguments.

Thank you very much for your advocacy, Senator.

My understanding--because we have worked together, I wanted to get you on the record--is that there are zero projects affected by fast-track permitting that would be halted.

Thank you very much. Appreciate that.

Can you assure me that this option will be given serious consideration immediately?

We have worked together for more than a year to make sure we move forward with renewable energy development in a way that protects the most pristine parts of the California desert.

I think this is really critical because it drives people crazy and it is totally unnecessary and it is very costly.

That is why, Senator Feinstein, we have worked with your office, for example, to ensure that our projects are consistent with your plans for Mohave Trails National Monument.

I have proposed the Mojave Trails National Monument, and I have endorsed your effort to establish solar study zones and to 'fast track' permitting of proposed development in locations where projects avoid opposition and delay.

I think we are beginning to make progress in this arena. It is unprecedented.

I propose that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) require each developer to complete necessary biological field studies; cultural field studies; plans for water; and plans to connect to the grid.

Your work is very much appreciated.

We do not want to destroy the environment in the name of saving the environment.

I want to protect land--see, I view the fact that the reason the Federal Government has land is to conserve it.

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