Rob Bishop

The only thing positive about this budget is it is going to be the last one we are going to see.

We must facilitate good faith negotiations between creditors and debtors at all times.

I think this committee is uniquely situated to provide those kinds of recommendations that can actually help grow the economy.

Maximizing U.S. influence on global nuclear safety, security and nonproliferation is a concern of this Committee, and we cannot achieve this goal without an effective and efficient nuclear export authorization process.

I think you have seen the direction that Congress has given in last year's NDAA. Any deviation from that would be problematic at best.

It seems to me that once again the administration is clearly bypassing the intent of Congress.

I have the same concern about MOX, I am just not as civil as he is.

I think you are all talking about having the right people involved in making those decisions.

Very soon, this committee, with Pierluisi's assistance, is going to be drafting legislation that is going to address the situation in Puerto Rico.

It is imperative to create a long-term fiscal and economic authority to address holistically and comprehensively all of Puerto Rico's issues

Before you try to come up with all sorts of clever and convoluted ways to respond to the crisis in Puerto Rico, you should simply extend to the territory those Federal programs and policies that have already proven effective in the states…

This is about fundamental justice.

The problems that the island confronts today would not exist, or at least would not exist in such severe form.

If a bill seeks to extinguish our democracy at the local level, I will do everything in my power to defeat it.

I am going to make sure that the law simply says this is what will happen.

I am dedicated to making sure that that loose language is now eliminated.

We are going to insist they actually have hearings in Washington.

I find that sad and improper. That is why you are on the hot seat here.

That means there has to be a transportation alternative in every one going forward.

The testimony we usually get from BLM is pretty weak.

If it is not in the management plan, there is no way it is going to be in the transportation plan.

If it is not going to be in the management plan, it is kind of disingenuous to say we will do it later?

We're here today to examine what seems to be overly restrictive draft land use plans for Washington County.

I have to re-emphasize the rules of the House. Everyone who is here is on a time limit.

This is not a town hall meeting. This is a congressional hearing.