I have to say also when Senator Boxer was here, we spent about 15 years where I would be Chairman of this Committee, and she would be Ranking Member; then she would be Chairman of the Committee, and I would be Ranking Member, but we always…

I applaud President Trump's nomination of such a highly accomplished and dedicated public servant for this important position.

You have demonstrated that in the past, haven't you?

During the first round of questions I was critical of the previous administration, Mr. Wehrum, for not following the law.

I am honored to do so. He has been a friend during the years I chaired this Committee.

I care about the world we are going to leave behind for them.

the U.S. ability to influence nonproliferation was 'rooted in the historically unique capabilities in U.S. technology, services, and know-how.'

The nuclear sector helps the U.S. military meet specific defense priorities, supports implementation of U.S. nonproliferation policy, and is essential to the global protection of U.S. military capability.

In 2015 the Supreme Court found that the EPA, under the Obama administration, violated the Clean Air Act by not looking at the cost of compliance.

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (H.R. 3819) was…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 3819, which was received from the House. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…