But what our children are going to inherit is unconscionable.

I am so encouraged by the bipartisanship partnership on this. But it is just not enough.

In fact, our State has the worst shortage of affordable and available rental homes in the Nation with only 15 units affordable for every 100 extremely low income households.

Yes, it's a legally binding contract, and then also----

Well, then, I will make sure that I take that information back to my state and make sure they reach out to you and get that cleared up.

Rural coverage is a concern. We're embarking on an aggressive buildout program over the coming years to build out rural areas across America.

We need more than an informal assurance that when it comes to ensuring that all of our first responders... have interoperable access.

Wouldn't you agree that the community financial institution relationship lending model is different than the model used by big banks?

I do commit to working with you, with your staff, and to going back and working with the Department and Reclamation to understand it better.

Thank you. I notice my time is up. Thank you all. I appreciate the comments.

I completely agree with that commitment, and I know that Nevada is a leader in this area.

narrowly targeting a portfolio mortgage exemption to an institution like yours makes sense; I mean, if we are really looking out for those protections.

Three out of three, I will take it. Being from Las Vegas, that is great odds.

today I wish to recognize UnidosUS for its leadership on behalf of the Latino community. On July 25, 2017, the Coalition on Human Needs will honor UnidosUS, formerly known as the National Council of La Raza, as one of its Human Needs…

Everyone agrees that we need to be doing more, not less, to protect our Nation's communications networks against cyberattack.

I'm proud to be a cosponsor of the Rural Wireless Act of 2017 with both Senator Manchin and Senator Wicker.

I am aware that the various AGs are concerned that that industry petition to the FCC on cost transparency represents nothing more than the industry's effort to shield itself from state law enforcement.

Thank you for your willingness to serve.

I hear this in Nevada as well. Not only did five of our school superintendents come to visit me here, but I've had the opportunity to sit down with our public libraries, and it is a benefit not just to our urban but our rural communities…

Yes, if confirmed, I would exercise any authority in a manner that fully respects the First Amendment rights and independence of the media.

An independent and free press is what distinguishes the United States from so much of the rest of the world.

You mentioned that your Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee would be providing recommendations on how to reduce or eliminate barriers.

If confirmed, will you commit to working with Congress in a bipartisan manner when it comes to financial rules?

We would love to have further dialogue and discussion on how we try to ensure that we are leading the country.

Will you commit also to continuing this research during your tenure, if confirmed?