Brian Schatz

This is not a climate policy question, right. That is not the jurisdiction of this committee.

This is a safety question and there should be standards across the industry.

We very much look forward to discussing your sustained focus on safety, equity, and climate at the Department.

But we face a reversal of that commitment--we do face a reversal of that commitment if we entertain the House majority proposal to return to 2022 funding levels.

Every member on this committee knows the importance of stable bridges, efficient airports, and safe cars.

On a bipartisan basis, we made the right decision to fix our aging infrastructure and begin taking steps to adapt to climate change.

I know you appreciate the importance of infrastructure and housing in your home State, and we have already talked about some of these priorities.

I am concerned we are facing a telehealth cliff in 2024.

One of my proudest achievements, in partnership with President Obama's administration, is the establishment of Papahanaumokuakea Marine Monument.

I would like to be reassured that we are moving forward.

It seems to me in far-flung, places you can really provide high quality care for a lower cost.

Throughput capacity problem?

Yes. And as you know, I am all for climate spending.

But the truth is, some of these people need immediate assistance because they can't drink the salt water, and their runways are flooding.

I think on climate we have an absolute responsibility, and we are acting on it, to try to provide the technical assistance, the technology and, yes, the resources to deal with this, particularly for countries that, literally, risk not…

I would like you to talk through how, attitudinally, we are shifting, and not just throwing another, say, $80 million at the problem.

I welcome the budget's focus on democracy and human rights, and particularly robust funding for promoting press freedom.

I think there are some cases, Kiribati is a good example where they really might vanish.

The less precipitous, but just as bad scenario, is saltwater inundation of the freshwater systems.

I welcome the budget's focus on democracy and human rights, and particularly robust funding for promoting press freedom.

What we have to offer are, as you say, values, right, and relationships.

I think we do need to come up with an economic model.

I am concerned we are facing a telehealth cliff in 2024.

One of my proudest achievements, in partnership with President Obama's administration, is the establishment of Papahanaumokuakea Marine Monument.

They don't actually have to invent or curate something brand new now, telehealth is all across the country, all across the planet.