I know in North Dakota the commission itself does not have eminent domain authority. It's strictly the purview of the courts.

I think there's absolutely no question that, when you combine digital information technology into a system that's controlling and moving electricity, that the security implications are enormous.

What if smart grid, as a terminology and as a point of discussion with respect to government policy, just takes a complete backseat.

the issue of cyber-security is really important.

In many ways, smart grid is kind of at odds with the traditional concept of a utility company.

I have told the story on the floor of the United States Senate, with the consent of the relatives, of a young woman named Avis Little Wind.

In the last decade, Indian Reservations have seen youth suicide rates reach epidemic levels.

The unfortunate result is that the rate of suicide among American Indian and Alaska Natives is 70 percent higher than the general U.S. population.

Following that, and following discussions at the Standing Rock Reservation where I went and met just myself with a good number of high school students to talk to them about their lives, we put together some legislation to try to make…

I also want to thank Senators Dorgan and Bennett who've been at the forefront, working hard to expand an enhanced loan guarantees.

I was honored to vote affirmatively on the confirmation of Senator Salazar. I think he is going to be a great Secretary of the Interior.