Pete Ricketts

It seems to me that once again the Biden administration was caught flat-footed by the events that were developing.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is important to Nebraska, and our Cooper Nuclear Station, which is an 835 megawatt facility, generates enough power for 385,000 homes.

Do you agree that nuclear energy is critical to ensuring that we have that reliability in our country, for the grid?

It seems to me that once again the Biden administration was caught flat-footed by the events that were developing.

I am a cosponsor of the ADVANCE Act, which members of the Committee have worked very hard to draft.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is important to Nebraska, and our Cooper Nuclear Station, which is an 835 megawatt facility, generates enough power for 385,000 homes.

Do you agree that a diverse grid mix allows for more consistent and affordable energy prices?

the media got it all wrong and what is going on here is America did--took the overland route and the other allies took Americans out through the air route.

the media got it all wrong and what is going on here is America did--took the overland route and the other allies took Americans out through the air route.

Do you agree that nuclear energy is critical to ensuring that we have that reliability in our country, for the grid?

It seems to me that once again the Biden administration was caught flat-footed by the events that were developing.

Do you agree that nuclear energy is critical to ensuring that we have that reliability in our country, for the grid?

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is important to Nebraska, and our Cooper Nuclear Station, which is an 835 megawatt facility, generates enough power for 385,000 homes.

The media was really misstating what was going on, that we had a plan here where they were going to do the air, we were going to do the overland.

I rise today to join my colleagues in calling for the need for permitting reform for our Federal Agencies. The current system we have right now is in dire need of reform. It takes too long and costs taxpayers too much money. As Governor of…

I rise today to join my colleagues who are continuing to sound the alarm about the ongoing drug crisis we have here in our country. I will reiterate what my colleague said with regard to the fact that the leading cause of death of…

I rise today humbled and honored to stand in this Chamber to represent the people of the great State of Nebraska. The first time I walked into this Chamber, I got chills. This Chamber represents the hopes and dreams and aspirations of the…

I rise today to fight a blatant land grab by the Federal Government. My colleagues and I support the Senator from West Virginia's resolution disapproving of the waters of the United States rule. This rule would change the definition of…

I think it just undermines people's faith in Government, that if the EPA isn't doing a good job...

I think it just undermines people's faith in Government, that if the EPA isn't doing a good job...

I call up my amendment No. 30 and ask that it be reported by number. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nebraska [Mr. Ricketts] proposes an amendment numbered 30. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose…

I ask unanimous consent that there be up to 4 minutes of debate, equally divided, prior to the votes on the remaining amendments today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 30

This amendment is very simple. It is less than 150 words long. So I ask that you take some time to consider it. What it does is ask the administration to check in with our allies in the Middle East--Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel, UAE--and let…

I think it just undermines people's faith in Government, that if the EPA isn't doing a good job...

my colleagues and I are here today to raise the alarm once again about the ongoing crisis at our southern border. This is an issue that is incredibly important to my constituents, and it should be a priority here in the U.S. Senate. As I…