the administration's budget request does not fully reflect the challenges identified in its own National Defense Strategy.

We can't fix every problem, but, boy, we ought to be able to fix that one.

the budget request assumes some fuel price of only a $140 per barrel.

Senator Sinema and I, along with a bipartisan coalition, have introduced legislation that would shorten the period to 1 month.

The asylum seekers are eager to work and support themselves and their families. The employers in my state are desperate for more workers, and it would also benefit the municipalities that are under increasing strain as they're supporting…

That is a trend that we need to reverse.

I'm delighted that you and Senator Britt will be leading this important subcommittee.

Finally, let me very briefly mention and remind you of the pressing need for a new Border Patrol station in Houlton, Maine.

I also want to point out that we have had very good discussions on Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS).

I am concerned that the lack of face-to-face meetings may be negatively affecting the FDA's ability to keep pace and retain its scientific and regulatory stature as the gold standard.

the Department of the Navy consumes roughly 24 million barrels of fuel each year, and each one dollar per barrel increase carries a $24 million dollar cost.

In Maine, the presence of PFAS... is preventing some of our family farmers from being able to sell their products.

I am very concerned about the House GOP calling for steep cuts to critical programs like our Federal Food Assistance.

For nearly a quarter century the FDA and the manufacturer have brazenly flouted the law and applicable regulations, disregarded holes and red flags and their own safety data, intentionally evaded judicial review, and continually placed…

I'm concerned that we now have another major data breach.

It was just this morning we were having a hearing and talking about Biden's bloated $1.2 trillion infrastructure Green New Deal. One-third of that act went to actual infrastructure projects, and it looks like they are in trouble now…

Clinical holds can be an important and appropriate tool for the Agency to utilize when a potential concern with an application has surfaced.

That is a trend that we need to reverse.

the budget requests also inadequately accounts for the impact of Inflation and Investment and Readiness Accounts.

the budget request assumes some fuel price of only a $140 per barrel.

As I have said on many occasions on the floor, I am a businessman, and we face a myriad of challenges out there, not just small business but medium and large business, as well. I also sit on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee…

the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has one of the best apprenticeship programs that I have ever seen.

the Department of the Navy consumes roughly 24 million barrels of fuel each year, and each one dollar per barrel increase carries a $24 million dollar cost.

the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has one of the best apprenticeship programs that I have ever seen.

I want to tell you a story to illustrate a real problem that we have because of the current law that prohibits asylum seekers from working for a number of months.