Frank Lautenberg: “I think we need to change these laws.”

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 troubled with this budget. The Coast Guard does not have adequate funding to do everything we expect them to do.

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

Some will say now isn't the time to make public investments. Some will say we can't afford it.