John Barrasso

We need a legislative nationwide solution to address the systematic and systemic problems.

In my view, Congress should not delay this land exchange any longer.

I'd like to discuss a little bit on carbon capture and sequestration technology.

The EPA's rule affectively requires new coal fired power plants to deploy carbon capture and sequestration technology.

So then does the Indian Health Service, are you inclined to raise the Federal Advisory Committee Act as an impediment to robust consultation, regardless of how he feels about it?

As you know, members on both sides of the aisle agree that the spiraling Federal deficit and increased Government spending needed to be addressed.

Thank you, Madam Chairwoman. I appreciate your holding this hearing this afternoon, and I appreciate your leadership in signaling the need for greater fiscal responsibility.

We have also recognized that the Federal Government has important responsibilities in Indian Country.

The Committee has received testimony over several Congresses in the past that have been critical of the recognition process.

The federal recognition process is vital for the tribes to achieve their rights.

We need to work together. And we have a wonderful history of working together on this.

This Committee must not lose sight of the importance of a national, interconnected system of highways that includes access for rural America.

The last time we did this we had to take from the General Fund. Those days are over.

We do not believe there is a military solution to the conflict in Syria.

Trying to achieve, Mr. Secretary, the negotiated departure of Assad.

Has the administration created--conducted perhaps a threat assessment of how Russia, how Iran, how Hezbollah is going to respond to a U.S.-led attack?

We talked a little bit about the risks of delays.

Mr. Secretary, I appreciate you coming to Congress to seek legislative authorization for the military action. President Obama specifically asserted on Saturday that he already had authority.

Over Labor Day weekend in Wyoming, I heard from people all across the State. All believe what is happening is Syria is awful, despicable, do have concerns about the administration and what the plan really is, what a strategy really is.

As written, S. 1009 will not give us more protection.

It is curious, because I am a doctor, have practiced medicine for 25 years.

I believe they have created a bill that is the foundation for major reform of our chemicals policy.

The entire bill doesn't do any good, that is your testimony today.

I am pleased that this work led to a historic bipartisan agreement.

Unemployment is at 7.5 percent... folks look for work want a strong economy, a strong chemical industry to provide new and innovative life-saving products.