Roger Wicker

Well, thank you for those kind words, Madam Chair, and yes, it did take an all-out effort on both ends of the dais by many, many members.

When I was Ranking Member of this committee, we collected investigative information for 57 whistleblowers.

When I was Ranking Member of this committee, we collected investigative information for 57 whistleblowers.

I take this very seriously. This is a lot of information concerning really abuse of whistleblowers.

Well, thank you for those kind words, Madam Chair, and yes, it did take an all-out effort on both ends of the dais by many, many members.

I spoke from my heart on the Senate floor several days ago after Senator Blunt's farewell address.

Mr. Hartz, what do you say to that?

There isn't sufficient scientific evidence to report the claims.

Are you able to scale it yet?

If you cut the production, we will get what we all want, the reduction of pollution.

If we don't produce plastic in the United States, it is going to be produced elsewhere.

But in 5 minutes, we are going to turn the light out.

He will also discuss steps that industry is taking to respond to concerns, such as the ones the Chairman mentioned.

One, it is not attainable. Nor should it be. It would absolutely cripple supply chains and economic progress in the United States.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.

I appreciate our witnesses for joining us this morning to discuss this important topic.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling today's Subcommittee hearing.

When considering the use of plastics, we should keep in mind the vast range of benefits that have been provided for public health because of plastics.

As we see, this is that difficult time of the year when we pause and say goodbye, farewell, and Godspeed to departing Members of this body. Senator Collins and I are prepared to act as a team at this moment to wish the very best and pay…

TVA has made significant contributions to our economic development.

Let me say a word about bipartisanship.

I am delighted to be here today to say a word or two about the importance that TVA continues to have for our region and for my State of Mississippi.

I would like to be recognized to speak on the bill. We will soon be moving to a vote on the so-called CHIPS legislation. It has had several names during its consideration in the Senate and in the House. I prefer to call it the CHIPS and…

The socioeconomic impacts of this legislation... is completely unworkable.

There is no evidence that anyone has ever been harmed by drinking this water that used an asbestos diaphragm.