Chris Coons: “Are there any assurances that you could give us today about how the significant benefits that you have described... will…”

In our race to stay at the forefront of the global economy, we must ensure the next generation can afford to gain the skills they need for the jobs and economy of the future.

We can’t leave Americans to face extreme weather events – from winter storms to weeks of record-high heat – alone.

The next generation of scientists will contain the next generation of disease outbreaks and cure the next generation of illnesses, but first those scientists must be properly prepared for their careers,

I’m sorry that your schedule apparently didn’t permit us to meet before this confirmation hearing, but I hope and expect we’ll find time to meet soon after today.