Are we moving toward this being firm power? Is this going to be intermittent energy?

I would assume that, to the extent that it's tidal energy, it's predictable and therefore maybe not quite firm, but dispatchable.

the overall objective here is to make sure that money is spent wisely and efficaciously.

If we can realize this utility scale test facility then we will see small arrays of devices going into places where there's high cost of energy.

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

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

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

I think the Senator is exactly right. We had the Senator from Indiana talking about debt and deficits and making sure we spend every Federal dollar intelligently. Right now, we are simply not spending this money in the most efficient and…

I thank the Senator from Connecticut for his partnership on this legislation. He has been a real friend and a true partner. We are happy to have the support of Senator Murray from Washington as well as Senator Sanders. They have been…

I think the Senator is exactly right about that one. Let me give you some data. In 2011 only 38 percent of undergraduate students in a 4-year institution graduated on time. So when you think about the cost of college, you think about the…

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.

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 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.

last night the Senate passed the Native American Memorial Amendments Act of 2013. The bill now heads to the President for his signature. I introduced the Native American Memorial Amendments Act in May. I have worked with Representative…

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business for up to 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Budget

today I wish to honor the memory of one Hawaii's fallen sons, Air Force Capt. Reid Nishizuka of Kailua. I was deeply saddened to learn of Captain Nishizuka's death after an MC-12 aircraft carrying him and three of his fellow airmen crashed…

The budget agreement that we passed is an important step forward for our country and for our government. I know Chairman Patty Murray worked tremendously hard to get to a conference in the first place and to reach this agreement with the…

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

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

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

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. There is a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant bill clerk called the roll. The PRESIDING…

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

I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 15 minutes as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Typhoon Yolanda

I ask unanimous consent to offer floor privileges to my staffer, Michael Inacay, for the remainder of the evening. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Five days ago Typhoon Yolanda devastated the central Philippines. As a category 5 supertyphoon, this was reportedly the strongest storm ever to make landfall anywhere in recorded history, sweeping away almost everything in its path. Nearly…