Whatever is agreed to by the people representing the United States of America in Paris should come back to this Congress for debate.

I hope this Congress, I hope this Senate will act with caution.

I rise to speak in support of the CRA, Congressional Review Act amendment on the waters of the United States, of my colleague from Iowa. West Virginia is no stranger to the crushing consequences of harmful regulations. Our unemployment…

today I rise on behalf of West Virginian workers, families, communities, and all hardworking Americans who will bear the burden of these onerous carbon mandates. The bipartisan resolution of disapproval, which I have introduced with my…

I would like to thank my colleagues for joining me in a colloquy, particularly the Senator from North Dakota, who is cosponsoring the Congressional Review Act legislation with me on existing coal-fired powerplants, and certainly my…

I ask unanimous consent for additional time so the Senator from Montana can join the colloquy. As he reminds me, the Senator has the largest recoverable tonnage of coal in the Nation. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

As a strong supporter of our national labs, particularly the National Energy Technology Lab, NETL, which has a major location in Morgantown, West Virginia, I would like to request clarification on Recommendation Five of your report.

He is a great West Virginian with three sons, and he is also a colonel who serves in the West Virginia National Guard.

yesterday the Senate came together in a bipartisan way to pass the National Defense Authorization Act conference report. This important legislation authorizes vital resources for our Nation's troops, our wounded warriors, and their…

I ask unanimous consent that Sharon Haggett, a detailee in Senator Alexander's office, have the privileges of the floor for the duration of today's session of the Senate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I would think, just on the face of it, that one of the priorities that we would certainly like to see, and Senator Boxer has talked about this in terms of her State, is a domestic influence here, or not influence, a domestic priority over…

I think the enthusiasm we saw with the young investigators, the young researchers, is something that was very inspiring for me.

we heard from many Members talking about the situation with the appropriations bill, and I would like to add my voice to the chorus. For too long uncertainty has hampered our Nation's ability to grow our economy and make necessary…

I know you are well aware that there are many States that are considering, many Governors are considering not even submitting a State implementation plan at all.

Right. That is why I am asking you.

If a State doesn't submit a plan as required, that would trigger the obligation for EPA to do a Federal plan.

I would take exception to if it goes up a little bit, 20 percent, when you are bringing home $1,900, is a significant amount.

Yes, which no coal plant in my State meets that target. Not one.

I noticed the gentleman's comments earlier when he talked about the cost. He didn't talk about the costs to the lower and middle income of the price of energy.

I am happy to report we are in attainment in the State of West Virginia.

I think some period of time you are not allowed to move forward for 6 months out of an entire year while they are in their mating season, I think.

Thank you, Mr. President. I want to thank my colleague for his speech. I will be echoing a lot of the same points that he has made. I think that it is a critical time. This is important. It is important for the young people around this…

We have the highest unemployment in our State right now, and it is directly attributable to a lot of things, natural gas, yes. But also to the regulatory environment, everything you see.

It is a sad affair. I wish you would come and talk with the folks that these regulations are very deeply affecting.

We are hurting here. And when this regulation goes into effect, it is going to have an even more devastating effect on us directly.