Thank you, Mr. President. I thank Senator Schatz for all the work he did to put together this effort tonight. I simply want to say that when you look at the data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National…

earlier this evening I touched on the numbers that underlie this debate--the numbers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the numbers from the National Academy of Sciences--and said they really drive me to the judgment…

Russia's actions are unacceptable and that there have to be consequences, but there also has to be a path for Russia to take to step back.

This bill is clearly within the jurisdiction of the Senate Finance Committee, because it changes the Tax Code. For many months before I became the Chair of the committee, the Finance Committee staff, on a bipartisan basis, worked very hard…

Reserving the right to object, Madam Chair. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oregon.

We thank Senators Merkley and Wyden for introducing this bill that represents a balance amongst varied basin interests.

This is an important matter with respect to water infrastructure, a critical task across the West.

the uncertainty of this project is taking a toll on economic development.

I want it understood that, I believe, Senator Merkley has done invaluable work on this, particularly in terms of bringing everybody together.

This bill encourages pragmatic, creative solutions and partnerships to restore Crooked River fisheries.

the uncertainty [of this project] is taking a toll on economic development.

As far as I'm concerned the city of Prineville needs this water yesterday. We are committed to getting that done.

I am writing to express our strong support for S. 1771, Crooked River Collaborative Water Security Act

Thank you Senator Wyden for his leadership on this matter and on many other matters of importance to Oregonians.

I would like to announce that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources will meet on February 13, 2014, at 10 a.m., in room SD-366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The purpose of the Business Meeting is to consider the following…

We believe that Congress did the right thing in 2005 to transition from a voluntary reliability system to one that relies a great deal on mandatory standards developed in close consultation with industry.

before he leaves the floor, I would like to make a few comments about Senator Baucus. Our part of the world has sent to the Senate some of our most distinguished and thoughtful Members. The great Pacific Northwest sent Wayne Morse from my…

I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that a hearing has been scheduled before the Subcommittee on Energy of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The hearing will be held on Wednesday…

We believe they can do so in this instance as well.

A well-managed forest produces clean water.

The approach substantially increases the timber going to our mills.

we can't change our geography. We live where we live.

Most of our industry remains comprised of multi-generational, family-owned companies committed to the long-term future of our communities.

I think that set of comments by Congressman DeFazio ought to leave people plenty encouraged.

The Wyden bill undermines the fundamental safeguards provided by our nation's environmental laws.