Mike Crapo

U.S.-imposed targeted sanctions have had a somewhat limited impact on the economy of the Russian Federation.

I believe that putting THAAD into operation makes sense.

Our long-term goal must thus be to contain Russian power in Eastern Europe to preserve, in the words of President George H.W. Bush, the 'Europe whole, free, and at peace' that was the historic result of the end of the Cold War in 1991.

The Committee will receive testimony on the smart use of sanctions to counter Kremlin military incursions in Ukraine, Syria, and its increased reliance on cyber warfare against many nations.

We urgently need a principled, bipartisan American response, led by the Congress, to the threat of Russian attacks on our friends in Europe and on our democracy at home.

I think that Russia is important in North Korea, China is much more important.

I do not think that is going to happen.

I am 100 percent committed to rooting out any fraud and shady practices in our financial system.

Sen. Crapo and I have called for the SEC to engage in an access fee (or maker-taker) pilot.

Demonizing employers that employ the little guy is not looking out for the little guy.

I am not against all regulations. I am against regulations that prevent the little guy from getting a job.

I have long stated this position, and our President recently echoed the importance of cost-benefit analysis in an Executive order.

A commitment like that is one that many would like to see continue.

It is imperative that these rules serve the needs of companies and investors.

I have repeatedly stressed the need for the U.S. financial system and its markets to remain the preferred destination for investors throughout the world.

The SEC has an important three-part mission: protect investors; maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and facilitate capital formation.

Capital markets drive innovation and job creation, and access is the lifeblood of our economy.

I think that is an important distinction that you just made. You are trying to interpret and apply rather than to alter or amend the meaning of the Constitution.

If you can be pushed into giving hints about what your feelings are about the precedent of the U.S. Supreme Court decisions or other cases, then you will have violated what I think is an appropriate approach that a judge should bring to…

I respect your absolute resistance to being invited to put your personal opinions onto the issues that you will need to face as a Supreme Court Justice if you are confirmed.

I am worried about that. I worry about the separation of power.

I think that the discussions that have been had today about the Chevron case get into this arena.

The true American vision of justice is one in which the judge fairly and impartially finds the facts and applies the law.

It is an honor for me to recommend again Dr. Carson as the Secretary of HUD. Dr. Carson brings a fresh set of eyes to every issue and every problem he faces, and he has an incredible record of success and of achieving outstanding results…

I hope that remains the case. Our regulatory regime should be properly tailored and avoid a one-size-fits-all approach.