I helped write the legislation. I am not guessing on this one.

Dakota Access Pipeline, with which you're very familiar, moving more than half a million barrels a day of energy, by the way, sweetest crude from North Dakota that our Nation badly needs right now.

You recognize and agree that it is important work, correct?

This is an incredible project and frankly do you consider this, the Red River Valley Flood Protection Project, really a national model and are you committed to completing it and getting it done on time and as planned?

I helped write the legislation. I am not guessing on this one.

This is an incredible project and frankly do you consider this, the Red River Valley Flood Protection Project, really a national model and are you committed to completing it and getting it done on time and as planned?

Dakota Access Pipeline, with which you're very familiar, moving more than half a million barrels a day of energy, by the way, sweetest crude from North Dakota that our Nation badly needs right now.

The Army Corps of Engineers is conducting an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) and the Line 5 Tunnel Project.

It is incredibly important work.

And you understand the importance of the project and getting the EIS completed?

It's very important that Reclamation help us with funding that project.

It is incredibly important work.

You recognize and agree that it is important work, correct?

I helped write the legislation. I am not guessing on this one.

It's very important that Reclamation help us with funding that project.

Dakota Access Pipeline, with which you're very familiar, moving more than half a million barrels a day of energy.

This is an incredible project and frankly do you consider this, the Red River Valley Flood Protection Project, really a national model and are you committed to completing it and getting it done on time and as planned?

And you understand the importance of the project and getting the EIS completed?

recently I visited--as a matter of fact, this past week I was in South Korea and Taiwan, and I just want to describe what I learned there and talk about some ideas for advancing our interests in East Asia. The trip convinced me even more…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection. Pacific Allies

But you have been directed to look at it in legislation, so the directives you get from the Congress are also of importance to you, correct?

I joined with 19 of my colleagues, including Senator Collins, in sending a letter to CMS expressing our dismay for the agency's coverage termination on Alzheimer's drug.

But you have been directed to look at it in legislation, so the directives you get from the Congress are also of importance to you, correct?

So your response to that would be what?

Americans expect the food that they eat and the drugs they take will be safe and effective.