I find it very hard to understand why the Administration has considered two Executive Orders that would have exactly the opposite impact.

I think that would be a good idea.

A second Executive Order that the Administration has under consideration would actually require any entity that is bidding for any Federal contract to disclose political contributions from the previous 2 years.

But as far as low-hanging fruit, where should Congress start?

I think it would be easier for consumers as well as for businesses to not have to figure out what an individual law in one of those 47 states that has them means in their particular case.

My concern is, we do not want to give those who would do us harm a roadmap to how to attack our critical infrastructure.

The need for Congress to pass comprehensive cybersecurity legislation is more urgent than ever.

I really hope you will take another look at that. I understand what you are trying to do, but I think that you are also giving information to the enemy.

I want to follow up on the issue of how you handle critical infrastructure.

But if it is sufficient to cause a business to no longer do business with that entity, it is sufficient to wave a red flag at those who would do us harm.

It has to be the saddest constituent meeting that I have had in quite some time.

My concern, however, is how is this program going to reach the Reserve and National Guard.

I do think that it is absolutely critical that we recognize that there are a lack of mental healthcare providers in rural areas of my State and I suspect throughout the country.

numerous studies funded by DOD, the VA, NIH, and the Institutes of Medicine have found a link between military service and ALS.

But one of my concerns is that our country should not lose the global race in developing deep water offshore wind technology.

What we have found is that kind of collaborative interdisciplinary approach is absolutely essential when you are trying to spur innovation further.

I think it is important that we move forward.

And yet, this offers the potential of providing clean domestic energy to large population centers in close proximity to wind resources.

I want to make sure you have the resources you need to protect our railways.

Now, thanks to a cooperative effort, we can begin the important work of upgrading the tracks to preserve and actually improve this important freight rail service.

the partnership is absolutely essential if we are going to increase the security of our country, no matter the mode of transportation.

I worked closely with the Department of Transportation to secure $10.5 million in Federal funds on a crucial rail line project in my home State.

I worked hard for adequate funding for Amtrak, and to see reforms of its financial management.

As Senator Collins will tell anyone, small rural Post Offices are the keystone of many rural communities.

Recognizing safety as the No. 1 priority, ensuring a safe civil aviation system is also critically important to the overall economy.