I hope they would move quicker, I think that state primacy issue is absolutely critical to move forward, to cleaner environment, to capturing, and sequestering, and utilizing the carbon.

I am supportive of efforts to bolster our Nation's pandemic preparedness and response, but I am concerned that this is sending mixed messages.

I think that is a legitimate question, I will leave it to that.

We are desperate for something to help. This has been--gone through clinical trials. It has positive science behind it.

I rise today to talk about a constant issue in front of the American people that has haunted, I think, and will haunt this President during his tenure in the White House. It is a subject that my Republican colleagues and I have highlighted…

Well, I mean, I am glad. I am glad that we have this MCL. I applaud it.

I ask unanimous consent that the vote on the previous issue begin immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Gallagher nomination?

To me it is just mind boggling in this time of fiscal restraint where people are really watching their dollars, this kind of overreach and overspending.

Doesn't it seem like 27 percent of the dollars that the IRA, which none of us voted for, which is billions of dollars, is going to go to administrative costs, is that really providing environmental justice?

the reckless tax and spending spree.

I think that is a legitimate question, I will leave it to that.

Well, I mean, I am glad. I am glad that we have this MCL. I applaud it.

It is great to have our first kickoff hearing. Appreciate your leadership.

I just think we have to be really careful what we tell the Americans.

I would just implore you to be, I don't know why you wouldn't want to be unified with your health advisory level and your maximum drinking level.

I think we need to do a better follow up here on the--certainly on the ones that are suspect, and certainly around the industries, and others that are exploiting our--any child.

I am supportive of efforts to bolster our Nation's pandemic preparedness and response, but I am concerned that this is sending mixed messages.

I would just implore you to be, I don't know why you wouldn't want to be unified with your health advisory level and your maximum drinking level.

the reckless tax and spending spree.

Can you provide assurances that the proposed policy changes will not lead to increased beneficiary costs?

Doesn't it seem like 27 percent of the dollars that the IRA, which none of us voted for, which is billions of dollars, is going to go to administrative costs, is that really providing environmental justice?

I need to see the list.

I really appreciate your willingness to meet and talk and how seriously you take your commitment to testify.

I need to see the list.

I am supportive of efforts to bolster our Nation's pandemic preparedness and response, but I am concerned that this is sending mixed messages.