"we may be reducing spending in the short term, it is having long-term consequences in terms of personnel, efficiency of operations, and our ability to execute on our public responsibilities."
"this needs to be done in a nonpartisan way and in a way that continues to sustain the American judicial system as literally the world leader."
"I have never frankly seen a greater level of public engagement on an issue since, frankly, the healthcare reform debate of 2009."
"Our actions here are not just meant to deter Assad, but to send a strong message to Pyongyang, to Tehran, to non-state actors around the world."
"I think the authorization of the use of force, I think the commitment of Americans' military strength is one of the most important issues that we will ever debate in this Congress."
"I do think it's possible for us to take action that reinforces a global red line against chemical weapons use, but to still continue to strengthen and broaden our engagement with the opposition in a w..."
"address barriers to industry progress and pass Senator Moran's and Senator Coons's MLP Parity Act"
"I believe it is up to us to ensure that our vast supply of energy of all types, but, in particular for me, of renewable types, is a vital part of that equation."
"The MLP Parity Act, co-sponsored by Senators Coons, Moran, Stabenow, and Murkowski, would open up MLPs to renewables and other kinds of energy projects."
"I think that you see that some of the SSOs are looking at transfer obligations."
"As you know, Senator Coons, when you invest enormous amounts of dollars in R&D, you do not know where they are going to lead."