"He's spoken eloquently about what he calls 'The Forgotten America,' and he has been a steadfast champion of the land, water, and people of the West."
"Ken has worked to extend critical renewable tax credits, protect our natural resources, and encourage environmentally responsible development of domestic energy sources."
"I believe Don't Ask/Don't Tell is a failed policy. It is a good example of a law that Congress should repeal."
"They are sobering. They are concerning. They are horrifying, and they also point to the mission we have been discussing here today, which is how do we take care of our soldiers when they return from t..."
"I'm sure you're aware that gays and lesbians are already serving in our Armed Forces."
"We can't pass laws to eliminate it. I wish we could some days."
"I wanted to just let you know that's a concern of mine and it'll continue to be a concern of mine as we move forward."
"Our military leaders must work to change the culture."
"But the same policy also prevents them from ever obtaining a Federal job, and waivers to the policy are permitted."
"I would hope that as part of the stimulus package, again speaking personally, there is a focus on getting credit access for those companies in the form of loan guarantees and the like."
"We should permanently end the moratorium on gas and signal to the energy community that they are able to invest here at home to produce energy and jobs here at home."