Roy Blunt: “So it doesn't set any obstacle in the way of hydraulic fracturing anywhere it's going on.”

They decided to change the rules. I suspect that changes the Senate in fundamental ways forever.

I know I am leaving the Committee in good hands as Senator Fischer moves into the position of Ranking Member at the beginning of the next Congress.

I am glad to get a chance to talk while Senator Manchin and Senator Collins, both good friends of mine who are here, and talk about some of the reasons for the hearing today.

Please continue this commitment and provide timely investments public health and research programs at the CDC and in the NIH.