What will be our red line?

We need to have that strong relationship with Pakistan.

I wish to thank the Senator from Oregon regarding this critical issue we have been working on for a considerable period of time and that thought we had really cleared on both sides. This language is mightily important to improving the…

Do you believe that the goals of zero risk of escapement, or of 100 percent sterility are attainable?

I wasn't suggesting it's your responsibility; it is on the agencies and whether or not we should construct a process that requires NOAA, for example, to be a stakeholder in this process, not just sort of an ad hoc, informal participant.

I want to thank all our panelists here today for giving some thought-provoking issues to consider in this unprecedented issue that clearly raises a number of concerns and questions for policymakers, and obviously for this country.

With so much uncertainty about the impact an escaped genetically engineered fish could have on the wild population we've gone to such lengths to protect, clearly we must proceed cautiously.

I think that is essential, without putting the population at risk.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling this hearing today to explore the environmental risk posed by commercial aquaculture of genetically engineered salmon.

For Maine, these risks cannot be understated. Wild-caught fisheries are a fundamental part of our heritage.

there's an opportunity here for American innovation, creation of American industry, creation of American jobs, and we believe in a safe and sustainable environment.

I wanted to ask Dr. Stotish about the fact that obviously there have been significant improvements in the traditional selective breeding of the salmon and aquaculture.

I ask unanimous consent to be recognized for 20 minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

this morning I rise to speak to the question the Senate will be focused on over the next day or so regarding a constitutional amendment to balance the budget. I do not think there is any doubt that we have to reverse this fiscal…

I rise today to introduce the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011. Originally introduced in the House by Representative Lamar Smith of Texas, this targeted regulatory reform bill would amend the Regulatory Flexibility Act, RFA…

I think it's clearly important to do everything we can to maximize the availability of spectrum.

I happen to think that in order to have a true analysis of what exists in the spectrum, who is using it, by whom, how much is available, that we should have an inventory of the spectrum.

I thank the chairman of the Small Business Committee, Chairman Landrieu, for her leadership, and I commend her for that. I thank all of the Members of the Senate for supporting these two vital programs. We had much debate on these programs…

I rise today in strong support of this resolution, submitted with my colleagues, Senator Gillibrand and Senator Feinstein, which honors the life and legacy of Evelyn Lauder. Fittingly extolled by The New York Times as a ``Champion of…

I rise to speak about bipartisan legislation I am introducing today, the Cut Energy Bills at Home Act, which would provide a 30 percent tax credit for Americans to cut their energy bills, and catalyze our construction industry, reduce…

November marks National Family Caregiver Month, a chance to thank those who provide care for our loved ones in their time of need. According to the most recent census data, my home State of Maine has the oldest population in the United…

It's been fabulous support from this committee for JPSS, and we are extremely pleased at the conference report.

There was a strong partnership between NOAA and the Coast Guard during the Deep Water Horizon oil spill.

So will you be going up to the 1,600?

Thank you. Can I just make one point?