Frank Lautenberg: “Thank you for scheduling this hearing to consider the re-nomination of Dr. Allison Macfarlane to be Chairwoman of the…”

We simply can't afford to ignore the lessons from past accidents and crashes.

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.

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