Weather forecasting is important. We rely on it for daily decisions that we make in our private lives, but also in the commercial sector.

I'm concerned that as we review the agency and work to not only maintain a robust forecasting system, but also address potential future data gaps due to satellite launch delays, the demands of the workforce may work against our efforts to…

We've seen the impact that public sector unions have had on places like Wisconsin and on Detroit and, while I don't think we're that far down the line at the National Weather Service, I think it's important that we address any…

I believe our commercial sector for weather forecasting plays a real vital role, both today and in the future.

I intend to be here for the next little bit--under an hour--sharing this time on the floor with you to discuss some of the issues before us, particularly the pending issue before us of nominations and the concern we have about that. People…

If the United States were to pursue the zero option, completely withdraw, or even if we were to withdraw, potentially, to a level below a certain number, would it be safe to say that, between 18 and 24 months, we would see, potentially…

As Americans, this is what we have always done as a people. This is who we still are.

It is in times like these, by the way, where we are reminded of how important an engaged America is for the world, especially for allies like the Philippines.

Contrast that, by the way, with Beijing, whose initial pledge was $100,000--$100,000, just a fraction of what was committed by other countries a fraction of their size.

I have heard from a lot of people in Florida who are desperate to hear from their loved ones and to provide a helping hand during the relief-and-recovery operations.

One of the things I have discussed is the impact ObamaCare is having on Medicare and Medicare beneficiaries. Obviously, being from Florida, we have a significant number of Medicare beneficiaries and, in particular, people who are under…

The main thing that impacts the South Atlantic in being able to deal with red snapper is the ending overfishing immediately.