Frank Lautenberg: “I want to focus more on this relatively narrow area.”

Immigration is not a zero sum game. If we attract the best talent in the world to come to America, they will create jobs, not displace them.

Thank you for scheduling this hearing to consider the re-nomination of Dr. Allison Macfarlane to be Chairwoman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

I am deeply concerned that recent cuts to the IRS budget are jeopardizing its ability to carry out this vital mission.

I am concerned that with our budget difficulties we will continue to see declining budgets for Defense Nuclear Non-Proliferation activities in favor of Weapons Activities.