Bill Nelson

What I think we need to do is improve the transparency and how do we measure the effectiveness.

In the absence of a repeal of the SBP/DIC offset, do you think it is appropriate to extend SSIA, and if so, for how long?

We must prioritize the safety of our maritime operations.

As I understand it, you all have a recommendation to the White House.

I am fiercely proud of the contributions I have made in this regard.

To these lands the IP provisions of our FTAs bring some of the basic building blocks of liberty and freedom.

FTAs have proven the most effective (if not only) way to do that over the past 15 years.

American engagement and leadership through trade agreements is important to opening foreign markets and establishing the rules of the road and high standards that govern international commerce.

I believe that the majority of the time, the trade agreements to which the United States is a party work well and substantially deliver the intended benefits that U.S. stakeholders expect.

The IP chapter of our FTAs can be a tremendous force for good.

Given the fact that the most important call that a person may make is 911, tell me what your plan is on the next generation of 911.

As a matter of fact, that's right.

The Do Not Call List--it doesn't work.

It's important for Congress to give you the tools necessary to combat the sophisticated spoofing scams.

I mean, citizens are really getting taken, and they're losing thousands of dollars.

Set-top box. We don't want to threaten the vibrant market for quality video programming.

I hope we will move to fulfill the promise that was made in order to confirm Commissioner O'Rielly.

Advances abound in the competitive video navigation device market, and that Section 629 should always be implemented with an eye toward what is actually happening in the marketplace.

I am here to talk about Takata airbags, but I want to say to the Senator from Minnesota that she is so right on. The Constitution, article II, says that the President ``shall nominate'' and the Senate ``shall confirm.'' It doesn't say…

The passenger railroad service has obviously played a critical role, and it should even play a more critical role in moving people from point A to point B in the future.

If I flew from Orlando to Pensacola, I could get to the train station in downtown Pensacola at 9:31, but the train departed at 9:30.

As part of that law, we are also taking a close look at the options to restore and expand service in other parts of the country.

Just to what you gentlemen have said, it was Maggie and Ted in 1976 that passed this, signed into law by President Ford. It has been so important, and we have got to rebuild on it to make sure that we save the fish.

I continue to support this mandate and its recognition that consumers should have options for how they access and watch pay TV services.

This is why I introduced S. 2342, the Territories Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Equity Act, which will help low-income seniors living on the Island afford their prescription drugs.