I urge its defeat. It would establish the $75 million new regulatory program with no budget offset.

I just want to urge support for S. 1857 to provide regulatory relief to the wood and pellet stove heater and forced air furnace industry.

The industry has already met the Step 1 standards, which, according to the Obama's EPA figures, achieved the vast majority--an estimated 90 percent or more--of the emissions reductions anticipated as part of the two-step regulation.

Members of this Committee have heard compelling testimony and received letters from industry that there is simply not enough time to fully engineer and certify.

I am on the floor to thank the ranking member of the full committee for his good, hard work on this bill and certainly Senator Shelby and the subcommittee chairs. We are here to talk about some of the important issues in this bill and how…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from West Virginia.

I wish to acknowledge the loss of a public servant, veteran, and good man, Paul Joseph Gilmer, Jr., and recognize his years of service to the people of West Virginia. Paul's life serves as an example to those who strive to be the change…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank the Chairman for his willingness to work with me in developing this legislation.

I want the assurance that locations that are currently eligible and may become eligible through the challenge process are adequately funded by a formula that's adopted that takes topography into consideration.

I have talked about our growing economy in West Virginia and being led by our energy sector.

We are climbing out of that. Our unemployment rate is near its lowest since 2008; our growth rate is tracking the national average.

I personally believe they should have that right, he assured me that they do have that right

Well, it seems to be just in the general sense if we're going to figure out how to move forward internationally on privacy, there are so many conflicts

I am really pleased to be on the floor today to join my fellow Senator from Missouri to talk about, as a fellow member of the Appropriations Committee, what I think are the real highlights and the good parts about the fact that the process…

trade agreements have not been traditionally very helpful to our small State

I'm curious to know on that aspect in terms of the EU obviously wanting to diversify their energy mix.

So, not getting there first, or at least close to first, it's not that--it doesn't mean that we won't get there. It means that we might be locked out of any other--some economic expansions that maybe another country might be able to market…

I do think this is a--it's a repeating theme with a lot of us that we keep talking about it, and we're still not getting there. So, I'm a bit frustrated by that.

I created the Rural Broadband Caucus as my goal, and you've been very helpful, many of your organizations.

How will the development of 5G solve these three major issues in the rural areas?

I believe that freedom, in the form of free-market principles, is the best way to foster economic opportunity for all Americans.

If confirmed, I will work to ensure that Eximbank faithfully implements all laws and reforms enacted by Congress.

If confirmed, I look forward to working with the Administration and the Congress on an aggressive response to China's unfair trade policies.

We have a lot of refuse left over, a lot has been done with AML, but there is still work to be done.

I wish to acknowledge the loss of one of West Virginia's brightest and recognize the life of a dedicated advocate, educator, veteran, and good man: Roger L. Sherman. Throughout his life, Roger was known for his dedication to responsible…