Jeanne Shaheen

I just wanted to make sure I did not misunderstand something.

Do we have any countries who have not been willing to give up terrorists, or people who we would determine to be terrorists and who they have refused to extradite to the United States?

I think it would have a real benefit in that respect to many of our small and medium-sized businesses.

I think that would serve as a powerful catalyst for other nations to follow suit.

I think that most of my colleagues on the committee, both Republican and Democrat, are eager to reverse this trend and help enhance U.S. leadership in the world.

I hope that is under consideration, active consideration, because if it is not, I can assure you that I will come back.

I hope we have your commitment today that we will see that report on time and with real substance.

One of the concerns that I have about this conversation is that we have spent now an hour and a half talking about energy issues in Europe and not once has anyone mentioned energy efficiency and the demand side of energy.

I am very concerned--and I know some other members of this committee are as well--about increased Russian influence in the Balkans.

I do think there are some scenarios that might allow that to happen.

The Committee continues to be concerned about the Department of Defense (and Federal Government at large) support for 'Made in the USA' contracting opportunities.

Will you commit to me that the Department will work with the Senate Committees on Small Business and Entrepreneurship and Armed Services to develop and implement this pilot program within the 180-day deadline?

That would be very much appreciated.

I certainly think it is very important for us to address the cyber concerns, and have been banging the drum on that.

I am concerned... that our small businesses are very important to technological innovation.

Yes. Also, if the Small Business Committee also needs to do anything, please, we can move on that as well.

I appreciate that, and I hope that you will take the lessons that are learned and make sure that they are incorporated into Columbia.

That is just a drop in the ocean, not even in the bucket, in terms of the challenges that we face.

I was very disappointed during the Obama administration when SAMHSA issued that formula.

We need to encourage the pharmaceutical companies to take responsibility for the situation that they have helped create.

I certainly agree with that, and I applaud the work that NIH has done.

We should not be having that happen in the United States of America.

Our Nation's best shot at reversing the opioid epidemic and providing needed care for opioid use disorders...depends on the continued success of the Affordable Care Act.

I am very concerned about the impact of treatment, as you all have talked about, and how we make sure that the people who need treatment get treatment.

I think that is exactly right. We do not have someone who is in charge.