Do you agree that we must leverage the ability of States, institutions, businesses, and philanthropic organizations to partner together and provide necessary aid and support for students?

Do you believe civil affairs-type outreach in non-combat environments like Africa and Latin America is better suited to civilian agencies, or do you believe the military's outreach is an essential piece of winning hearts and minds?

I am deeply concerned about the proposed $2 billion cut in the LIHEAP block grant, which represents a $13.6 million reduction in funding for the State of Rhode Island.

We have a challenge of modernizing our nuclear stockpile in both deployed and stockpile weapons, et cetera.

So it is from Caribou, Maine to Key West, Florida. We have narrowed it down?

I am simply defending Senator Collins' rights. That is all I am doing.

I think part of it is because of what we have talked about previously, this sense that it is difficult to coordinate with MMS.

I think that factor is not being considered enough by MMS in terms of what they are doing.

There is an opportunity again in Rhode Island to have the fabrication right there, not just for Rhode Island, but for the entire east coast.

As you know--and we have had a chance to talk about the aspects of this--my State, Rhode Island, is deeply committed to wind power, offshore wind power, not only for environmental reasons, but also for economic reasons.

I agree with you in the sense that initially there might be some significance of overseas products, but eventually I think that we can find capable American vendors.

So if the United States puts in fiscal policies that allow a market to flourish, the manufacturing will naturally migrate to the United States.

I want to associate myself with the remarks of Senator Collins about the potential for wind in the Atlantic.

the need is so huge. Just yesterday I had the mayor of Newport, Rhode Island, and they are facing a $180 million need for water infrastructure improvements.

I know you have done a lot, but it is a little bit concerning to me that the budget calls for a $100 million reduction in both the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds.

I think part of it is because of what we have talked about previously, this sense that it is difficult to coordinate with MMS.

I think we might be as far ahead as anyone.

I think if I was producing lots of petroleum, I would also not consider it to be a problem.

Given the interest, obviously, of not just Senator Collins, but I think many members of the subcommittee, I think we would all like a fair opportunity to advance our recommendations.

I think, again, in this process of trying to rationalize what is being done, credit for recognition of the scientific basis of these proposals should be much greater.

this issue of climate change is now being debated seriously as a national security problem by defense officials.

But I know you have done a lot, but it is a little bit concerning to me that the budget calls for a $100 million reduction in both the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds.

And I want to thank you, Administrator Jackson, and the chairman for the great support you have given to the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds.

This issue of climate change is now being debated seriously as a national security problem by defense officials.

Thank you for your work and commitment to ensure that all Americans have access to safe, nutritious foods.