Brian Schatz

Aging infrastructure can be dangerous. Three out of every 4 dams are listed as high or significant hazard.

I look forward to working with Senator Tester in his new role, as well as continuing to work with Senator Barrasso as Vice-Chair.

I support a strong federal commitment to early childhood development and education programs for native families.

Thank you very much to all of the testifiers for making the trek to Washington, DC.

I want to thank Senators Cantwell and Barrasso for holding this important hearing today to consider, S. 919, the Department of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act.

I want to take this opportunity to formally thank you Senator Cantwell for your very able leadership of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

I will continue to work with you, other stakeholders and my colleagues to ensure that Congressional actions are guided by the principles of self-determination and self-governance.

The Commerce Committee and Senator Begich's subcommittee are very interested in this issue.

Well, thank you very much, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member.

I really want to thank all the testifiers for being so engaged in this critically important issue.

We all believe that it must remain an essential pillar of the United States maritime and national security strategy.

I cannot think of a better candidate for this position.

I look forward to today's hearing. As this position has gone unfilled for more than 1 year, I expect and hope for an expeditious and efficient confirmation process.

I'm confident that Esther's leadership will help to deepen and improve the connection between these special places and the rest of the country.

We have to find a way of being appealing and accountable to the interests of our children.

I and many other Senators objected to the administration's proposal because we were fearful that it would extinguish the great momentum that is occurring in lots of communities across the Nation.

I think No Child Left Behind is awful legislation because it has resulted in so many of our teachers teaching to the test.

America COMPETES provided bold direction when it was first passed in 2007 and reauthorized in 2010 by addressing innovation, coordination, and STEM funding for research.

As difficult as it is for folks to be at home, it's very, very challenging for you to be there and not be able to bring your folks back.

This agreement between the United States and Mexico is an important one, and I am glad both the House and the Senate are moving forward to act on it.

I want to thank the National Park Service for its attention to this bill.

Thank you to the chairman and the ranking member. Thanks, ranking member, for your accommodation.

These studies are a critical step in protecting natural resources preserving history and culture in Hawaii and across the Pacific.

Parks are a wise investment supporting hunting, fishing, camping and other outdoor recreational activities.

It's particularly important to the Hawaii tourism economy which has helped to drive our unemployment below 5 percent.