Bill Nelson

I wish to speak about the Defense bill, but before I do, I want to give the Senate a report. Senator Rubio and I have been together quite a bit this past week, as Florida has not only encountered a hurricane, but this was quite unusual in…

Let me repeat: women and children are being forced into sex slavery in modern-day America, and it could very well happen to someone that you know.

The cost of inaction is way too high.

This bill, by the two Senators here and a host of others that the Chairman mentioned, would eliminate this safe harbor for sex traffickers.

It was also a political accomplishment, as Democrats worked cooperatively with President Reagan to achieve these reforms.

The Tax Reform Act of 1986 was a major legislative accomplishment.

People are just absolutely shocked that someone in a staff would not know enough that a frail elderly person is dying of heat exhaustion and would at least know to dial 911. This is what is inexcusable.

Uber thanks Chairman Thune, Ranking Member Nelson, Senator Peters and all members of the Committee for their continued leadership and foresight on these issues.

the first step Congress should take is to study this technology in greater detail.

Congress should encourage the development of this technology and establish a clear leadership role for the Federal Government in automated truck policy.

I have long supported the creation of a reinsurance program to help health insurance companies cover the cost of larger-than-expected insurance claims.

The health of our oceans is critical to our economy.

I am here to give a report on behalf of Florida to the Senate. Senator Rubio and I were there all day yesterday in Miami and in other parts of South Florida, and we are preparing for what will be another Andrew. Andrew was thought to be a…

There can be no tolerance of waste, fraud and abuse in this important program.

This program has had strong bipartisan support throughout its existence.

Lifeline has helped connect millions of Americans to services--like voice communications and broadband.

The report should not be used as a political tool to eliminate the program or undercut its successes.

We must redouble our collective efforts to rid and insulate this program from waste, fraud, and abuse.

Thank you very much.

All of that yellow in the Gulf is the area that is off limits in law to drilling.

That Sea Grant Program is within NOAA, and that is within the jurisdiction of the Commerce Committee.

the public has to raise their pitchforks, so to speak.

Senator Nelson, you have been our champion, and we are so grateful that you are bringing this United States Committee field hearing today.

As the Earth heats up... it's simply as the sun's rays come in and hit the Earth...

Our oceans and our natural resources, our most important treasures--shame on us. What will our grandchildren say when they look back and go, 'What were you thinking?'