"I guess I am really concerned about Government getting in the way and getting in the way of that innovation."
"The compliance costs will be directly borne by Nebraska residents through their electric rates."
"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 loved Senator Booker's enthusiasm on this, and we are working on the Internet of Things with Senator Ayotte and Senator Schatz."
"My thanks to you and the Ranking Member for holding this very timely hearing today."
"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."
"I appreciate your views on that, and I agree with your views."
"Do you have specific proposals that the commission recommended?"
"I personally would like to see the Highway Trust Fund used for roads and bridges."
"I am talking about very sparsely populated areas, where in many cases there is one person per square mile."