Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Joshua Manning, a NASA fellow and a detailee, and Brandon Fisher, a Coast Guard fellow at the commerce committee, be allowed floor privileges for the 114th Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

I hope more members of this committee will join my fight for open inquiry.

We know it is already causing harm, as Senator Nelson has pointed out.

I would like the record to reflect that such an invitation by Senator Thune, our Chairman, was not extended.

a majority of Senators--51 to be exact--agreed with me.

Mr. President, while my colleague from Michigan is here, let me say that we appreciate so much his participation in the commerce committee, especially the expertise he brings to the table with regard to all things automotive since, in…

I find it somewhat ironic that we are talking about censorship against those that speak against climate change when, in fact, it has been exactly the opposite over and over.

Mr. President, Americans are understandably frightened by the terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino. As we mourn the loss of the victims, our hearts go out to their friends and families. We were shocked 14 years ago, on September…

The Department of Defense is quite concerned about the heating up of the Earth because of the implications for our national security.

To most people, a vote against scientific censorship is common sense.

when we start talking about muzzling of scientists, I think we better watch out how we are talking about which side is trying to do the muzzling.