Michael Bennet

I think the RACE Act was laudably intended to encourage pharmaceutical companies to develop their drugs for pediatric use.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I just had a couple of remaining questions.

I think that is a real testament to Chairman Alexander and Ranking Member Murray's bipartisan support of this Committee.

Let me just close by saying this bill is a credit to the diligence and vision of the people of Southwest Colorado who care deeply about the future of our public lands and the San Juan Mountains.

If passed, the bill would protect 61,000 acres in the heart of the San Juan Mountains.

For nearly a decade, leaders like Hilary, Joan, and Pete have worked through a collaborative, ground up process to protect key areas in the San Juan Mountains.

The conservation of public lands is fundamentally about the legacy we pass on to the next generation of Americans.

This bill is a result of years of hard work from leaders like her in Southwest Colorado.

I am grateful to you for holding the hearing and giving me the chance to say a few words about the San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act.

S. 3184 needs to go back to the drawing board.

The intent of this legislation is righteous.

As previously stated, large trade imbalances can reflect underlying trade distortions resulting from unfair trade practices.

If confirmed, I will work to uphold the law and take appropriate steps to address any violations.

The IRS's stability and credibility is preserved by keeping it free from political influence.

Eighty percent of the wheat in Colorado is exported. And all of the growth for our dairies, and our farmers, and our ranchers is trade.

Do you think that trade wars are easy to win? Do you think they are great and easy to win?

I would like to ask whether you agree that Treasury's work to combat illicit financial activity, impose sanctions, and conduct national security reviews through the CFIUS process should be free from political interference?

Secretary Mnuchin predicted that not only would this tax plan pay for itself, but it would pay down our debt.

To me, that is the whole game here. That is how we should evaluate every cent of Federal money that we spend is whether it is helping people move from being paid a starvation wage or being paid a wage that can actually support their family.

I really believe that this project to mainstream apprenticeships in America is critical if we are going to begin to lift wages again in this country.

It is unlawful for the President, Vice President, or any employee of the Executive Office of the President or Vice President to take certain actions with respect to the operation of the IRS.

My overriding goal will be to strengthen and rebuild trust between the IRS, the American people, and their representatives in Congress.

By keeping the IRS free from political influence, we can strengthen its stability and credibility.

Unfortunately, these children are often being captured by traffickers, gangs, cartels.

But you were not involved in planning meetings on implementing...