Frank Lautenberg: “I believe that the VTS 2000 system provides great promise in promoting the safety and environmental protection of our…”

Both agencies were crucial in helping New Jersey respond to and recover from Superstorm Sandy, and Congress must support them so that we are better prepared for future storms.

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.

Although we have had a complete trade ban on Iran since 1995, a significant loophole existed that allowed the foreign subsidiaries of American companies to do business with Iran.

We also need to expand our research into climate change so we better understand the coming impacts, and how to mitigate them.