Frank Lautenberg: “Thank you very much.”

Treasury and the IRS are vital to America's future prosperity.

We must meet this challenge with our full commitment.

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.

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.