Deb Fischer

Eliminating part of the rule--a rule that simply requires truck drivers to stop for some rest once in a while--is a direct threat to public safety and could endanger motorists on America's highways.

I know that we can work together and reach a compromise that is going to make our roads safer.

I hope you can be more public about that and also be very firm publicly in that the United States will react to treaty violations.

Russia is progressing towards its goal of deploying long-range conventionally-armed cruise missiles.

As we look at Russia, they are not honoring the assurances that they gave to Ukraine.

I think that if we don't remain united on the political and economic pressure, which is having a real effect in Russia, and if we don't remain united in standing up for NATO in Europe, and if we don't remain united in sticking up for the…

I think both countries are taking that into consideration right now, in terms of the other impacts that have to do with the employment of THAAD on the Peninsula.

If we really are concerned about government getting involved and having government intrude into ICANN, why are some contemplating this move?

this afternoon the Senate voted to approve Dr. Carter's nomination as the next Secretary of Defense. I supported his nomination and appreciated the candor he displayed during both his confirmation hearing and in our private meeting. I…

The compliance costs will be directly borne by Nebraska residents through their electric rates.

Our State has written that the building blocks contain inaccurate assumptions and unrealistic expectations that will result in emission goals that may be unattainable regardless of the emission reduction strategies employed.

It is now widely known that EPA misconstrued this study, hypothesizing heat rate improvements discussed in the study on a cumulative basis when this was not indicated by the study.

I loved Senator Booker's enthusiasm on this, and we are working on the Internet of Things with Senator Ayotte and Senator Schatz.

I think that is very, very important that we have that vision and that light touch.

As you know, Nebraska is the only State in the Nation with a wholly, publicly owned utility power sector.

I guess I am really concerned about Government getting in the way and getting in the way of that innovation.

It's entirely appropriate for the U.S. government to think about how to modernize its regulatory frameworks, consolidate, renovate, and overhaul obsolete rules.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mrs. Fischer, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Risch, and Mr. Manchin pertaining to the introduction of…

I rise today to discuss the Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act. I am pleased to join my colleague in introducing this legislation. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with my colleagues on legislation that will promote our country's hunting…

My thanks to you and the Ranking Member for holding this very timely hearing today.

I appreciate your views on that, and I agree with your views.

I think it is a little confusing when we hear about our deterrent described as unaffordable, and to me the alternative, letting that deterrent age out--that has the unaffordable cost to us.

We need to step forward and really see that through if we are going to continue to enjoy the security that we have as a country.

Do you have specific proposals that the commission recommended?

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on January 28, 2015, at 2 p.m. The PRESIDIING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Special…