"We've been getting some resistance from House members who have suggested that the bill may not be needed."
"Would you speak to the danger of not effectively controlling ballast water, and what that could mean for spreading these toxic organizations even further?"
"I know there was a large one from northern Michigan all the way to the Apostle Islands in Washington."
"Having an authorization for this program sends a message to the people in control of some of those discretionary-type internal funds."
"I totally disagree with that viewpoint."
"It is critical that we expand this understanding so we can improve forecasting and mitigate the effects of space weather events."
"Our bill calls for the Director of OSTP to coordinate the development and implementation of Federal Government activities to improve the Nation's ability to prepare, avoid, mitigate, respond to, and r..."
"It is very frustrating when we have bureaucratic layers that stand in the way of getting the resources necessary to deal with a crisis."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and congratulations, Mr. Bryan and Mr. Gaynor, for your nominations, and, if confirmed, your willingness to serve in these very important positions."
"If confirmed, I will look forward to working very closely with you to do this."
"I stressed with you the unique challenges that we face in the Upper Peninsula, as we are trying to deal with this situation, primarily the construction season, which is very short there."