Deb Fischer

Thank you, Chairwoman Klobuchar, for holding this hearing.

Providing access to E15 helps families save money at the gas pump, it is better for our environment, and it boosts our nation's energy security.

I will strongly oppose moving any of those taxpayer dollars from the bipartisan infrastructure bill that we passed on a bipartisan basis to increase any more Federal permitting.

Nebraskans are concerned that this effort is an attempt at a land grab by the Federal Government.

I don't believe there is any accountability for how you would spend those funds.

I believe your duty is to properly manage the land that is held by the Federal Government.

I am appalled by that.

I will continue to advocate for more funding for programs that truly are able to take care of the land that the Federal Government has.

I was disappointed to see the program level funded in your fiscal year 2024 budget request, along with other important programs, like the State Fire Assistance Program.

In a rural state like mine, where nearly 94 percent of the fire departments, are entirely volunteer-run, programs like the Volunteer Fire Assistance Program are crucial.

Our volunteer fire departments are essential to helping to control fires that are on Federal lands as well.

I have a cattle market bill for reform and transparency, which I think is pretty important, and it is extremely important for the State of Nebraska.

Unless Mexico relents on this I think the United States must be ready to swiftly move to dispute settlement.

It is important that the American people understand that the AOC is a financial steward of those resources that they receive.

Our veterans put their lives on the line in service to our Nation, and we have a responsibility to support and honor them.

It is important to restore regular order in the appropriations process. The American people deserve a transparent and on time budget from their elected officials.

I believe this promise essentially admitted to conflicts of interests on matters such as retransmission consent and television copyrights.

But Ms. Sohn thinks she is some kind of copyright Robin Hood.

She has given dismissive and evasive answers, and outright flipped on positions she had otherwise consistently taken throughout her career.

There's serious allegations they need to be investigated.

I was disgusted by his comments as a woman and as a Republican. It was very upsetting.