Tom Carper

The fact that we have actually fewer members showing up is actually a good thing.

We reported out of this committee a couple of weeks ago unanimously surface transportation legislation for the Country 29 to zero.

I don't think you mentioned informed consent, but let me just ask. Do you think that the Federal Government should move to an informed consent policy with tribal nations instead of tribal consultation?

I am the last Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Senate, with the death of John McCain.

It is the Federal Government's responsibility. You can't give people land that is polluted and say, you fix it.

I need to run over to the Finance Committee for a few minutes. Senator Cardin is going to hold the gavel.

Thank you very much, Alejandra, for another terrific statement.

I remain committed to passing laws that will drive down dangerous emissions and clean energy costs for consumers.

Senators will be allowed to submit questions for the record through the close of business on this coming Friday, June 18th.

And fairness also means collecting what is owed under our tax code from everyone, rich or poor.

We must work to ensure that our tax code helps our Nation combat this challenge.

Our climate crisis demands urgent action.

I have been a long-time proponent of providing greater funding and resources for IRS enforcement operations.

Whenever someone is offering changes to the tax code, I ask four questions with respect to those changes.

We need to reinforce and expand the pediatric mental health delivery systems and infrastructure.

I think it is throughout our country.

COVID-19 has significantly exacerbated the health stress on our children and youth.

I am a former Governor of Delaware; he is a former Governor of New Jersey. I have huge respect for him, and he was the Co-Chair, of the 9/11 Commission.

I think that is a great idea.

I think that the road ahead is pretty clear. It is pretty clear.

It is a shared responsibility. Some of the greater share, I believe, falls on the Federal Government, but it is not solely on the Federal Government.

There is a cruel irony here, Senator Capito. The very substance, the product that saved those lives that day, puts a lot of other people's lives at risk.

We will use every one of those wisely.

This is a glass half full. Obviously, a huge amount of adversity, but there is some opportunity.

This Federal Government clearly has significant obligations in this regard across the country to communities, to families, and all.