Rob Portman

This bipartisan support for this bill comes because it makes sense for our constituents. But the approach from the center out should be the norm, not the exception. Increasing polarization of our country is keeping us from getting things…

In fact, Republican Senator Rob Portman described these investments as adding 'to the supply side of the economy and will be counter-inflationary at a time of rising inflation.'

Well, first, I just got to hear the story of Jim Schmidt of Alaska--what an amazing American hero. I thank the Senator from Alaska, Senator Sullivan, for sharing that with all of us. ____________________

I know there are different views on what that means, but it seems to me that there should be a consensus that if we are going to try to regulate this we need to have better information as to what the actual design and what the intentions…

We have only one place that is an American enrichment source, and it is not commercialized yet.

We made that program permanent.

It does provide a $65 billion investment into our energy infrastructure and our electric grid.

Senator Sinema and I, along with eight of our colleagues partnered on this bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

It has been great to work with you on these issues. Our energy infrastructure is so critical, and as you say, it is under threat so much now, particularly with all the natural disasters.

My time has expired, but it goes to the importance of the testimony you all are providing today.

The testimonial subpoena, we put guardrails in place for a reason, because we think this is a power that could be abused.

Inspectors General are essential to good government. I think everybody understands and agrees with that.

Smart, focused, and tailored programs by these institutions help combat poverty and promote democratic values.

I hope you will ensure if we are at the table that we are aggressively at the table so that our allies are not part of the menu either.

They have shown an unyielding and continued bias against Israel.

International banking and development institutions are a critical aspect of our national security as a country.

They also play a crucial role right now, in particular, in providing developing nations an alternative--a viable alternative to China's Belt and Road Initiative.

I am very concerned about the bias I see at the U.N. Human Rights Council.

If we are going to use this as the overlay--we are going to say that no fossil fuel project can be supported--by the way, China is happy to support those projects.

It is extremely important that you are here today and you are willing to step forward.

Do you share my concerns that these programmatic changes made to the MCC project selection process is politicizing the agency?

I am a strong supporter of MCC--the Millennium Challenge Corporation.

I think MCC has a huge role to play and I am a big supporter, as you know.

Research has shown that $1 of mitigation saves, on average, $6 on future disaster costs.

FEMA is the principle agency that coordinates the Federal response to natural disasters.