"I want nothing more for all of those who have risked life and limb than for them to be able to pursue the very American dream that they fought so courageously to defend."
"We owe it to our brave men and women in uniform to ensure that all of the programs in place to support our veterans are run well and administered efficiently."
"I sincerely appreciate the efforts of the late Senator Lautenberg, Senator Vitter and their staffs in finding the common ground needed to advance our chemical safety laws."
"I can only agree with my mentor here in the Senate, Senator Klobuchar."
"In Nebraska, small businesses represent 96.6 percent of all employers and they employ 50 percent of the private sector labor force."
"Nebraska, particularly in agriculture, we have made tremendous environmental progress because of collaborative efforts."
"Well, there are a number of exemptions from the permit program from the 404 permit program that are in Section 404(f)."
"I am particularly concerned about EPA's proposed guidance to define 'waters of the United States,' which would broaden the number and kinds of waters subject to regulation."
"So you are telling me that exemption would still remain for that prior converted crop land, in your opinion right now?"
"The goal of environmental protection should not be pursued at the expense of all others, including housing, jobs, economic development, and individual rights."
"Nebraskans need an EPA that understands this and that will look for ways to collaborate--rather than regulate--wherever possible."