Do you think that with respect to North Korea the United States' and Russia's interests may be aligned in terms of constraining North Korea?

I think it is important to dedicate that funding in a way that everyone can participate.

pets can alleviate social isolation, feelings of loneliness and doctor visits among older adults, especially among individuals who live alone

I think what's happened is that in the last couple years our position has changed to the point where protecting our critical infrastructure, including the electricity system, is a national security matter.

I have been sitting in a number of these committee hearings addressing cybersecurity threats.

I say to my colleague from the great State of Washington, I do know where Gonzaga is, and I am with you. As a graduate from the Gonzaga School of Law, we are going to the final four, and this time we are going to win. I am very excited…

I think it would be pretty big news if the President of the United States... would sign his first bill...

We are going to stop and fight against any cuts to NIH.

I think one area that we don't focus enough on--again sometimes a branding issue--is organized labor.

I wholeheartedly share, and I know that Secretary Chao shares as well, the concern that many people have about access to transportation in rural areas of our country.

I always feel that education is that first step in prevention in any manner, and we do not do enough of it at times.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit with me.