I strongly support your re-nomination. As FCC Commissioner, you have demonstrated a deep commitment to public service.

I was very disappointed when Windstream declined almost $28 million in Connect America funding for rural broadband in New Mexico.

I can't tell you how disappointed I am. The Senator from North Carolina objects to making an unrelated amendment to his bill, but he insists on one to ours. It seems we are at a standoff--a standoff with a bipartisan TSCA reform that has…

I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment and call up amendment No. 2717, as modified, which is a 1-year extension of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?

again, I respect Senator Burr, but I am very disappointed in that objection. I take a back seat to no one in supporting the Land and Water Conservation Fund. It is extremely popular in New Mexico and critical to enabling our outdoors…

I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment and call up amendment No. 2117, which is a 60-day extension of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?

I thank my colleague Senator Vitter. It has been a real pleasure working with him on the Toxic Substances Control Act. I think we have brought this a long way. First, let me speak on the pending cyber security legislation, and then I will…

I cannot tell you how important those grants are in terms of supporting rural communities, supporting economic development, and really pushing the envelope in terms of helping people be more connected in rural communities with the rest of…

I am worried that sequestration and the proposed cuts will further obstruct recovery and development.

clear, achievable, measurable, and enforceable science-based targets for carbon emission reductions.

So what is the signal that you want to send to businesses across the planet coming out of Paris, Mr. Stern?

One of the big concerns for many Republicans has been that there should not be an international agreement that imposes climate action on the United States beyond what the United States already plans.