"Are you committed to robust diplomacy, as our Ranking Member Senator Menendez talked about, and committed to do everything you can to prevent future wars?"
"Will you work to help improve ties with Cuba, a relationship that benefits many States hoping to increase trade with the island?"
"The Administration's rhetoric about respecting tribal sovereignty and investing in Indian Country simply does not align with this budget proposal."
"It is totally inadequate, an insult to Indian Country with sweeping, irrational cuts to tribal programs in an effort to reduce the Federal Government."
"there's a clear disincentive for them to work at the labs versus a private facility, which in many cases may pay more than a government job."
"Do you agree that our effort to complete the existing stockpile stewardship program on time and at the best price for the taxpayer cannot afford to be distracted by new nuclear missions?"
"Like many Americans, I'm concerned about the proliferation of nuclear weapons and the last thing we need are new arms races around the world."
"As you all know, and I know Senator Alexander knows, that was a big, the moving forward on the modernization was a big bipartisan effort that was put together in the last administration, had very good..."
"that DOE analysis ignored the Nuclear Weapons Council, DOE's own cost office, and Congressional direction."
"One of the most important missions facing DOE and our country today is the plutonium mission."
"The actual construction backlog is $4.1 billion, is that correct?"