"I urge the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to provide clear direction and incentives for utilities to establish micro grids, thus ensuring at least a portion of a town or city has some ele..."
"I think there's an emerging issue of competition for resources, especially when you see large events moving up the coast absorbing resources as they move."
"Thank you, Madam Secretary, for your service and for your very steadfast and effective work on behalf of our national security."
"I am a strong supporter, as are other members of this Committee, of repealing DOMA, the respect for marriage act, which would provide a comprehensive solution."
"Only federal comprehensive immigration reform can accomplish the three objectives most Americans want to see achieved with regard to immigration."
"As a result of this bill, Arizona's 373-mile border with Mexico is now patrolled by over 5,200 Border Patrol agents and 300 National Guardsmen."
"Some in Arizona might wish to take credit for this, but the study shows this is a national trend based on increased federal enforcement."
"these delays have real-life consequences. They have consequences not just in money and unnecessary medical costs."
"the idea that Congress could direct OSHA to adopt a rule in a more expedited way than currently takes place is something that's in the GAO report as a possibility."
"If there is a way to avoid the budget spike in cost that right now has caused the delay, if there is some accounting or legislative language that could be devised, I'm very eager to join with Senator ..."
"The performance under this program ahead of schedule, under budget, consistently, and reliably is another extraordinary circumstance."
"I think that the burden is on us to recognize that we are in extraordinary times."