We absolutely opposed to that as well, ... The economic benefits do not outweigh the environmental hazards.

I really think that elected officials should be focused on how you create sustained economic growth, how do you create jobs and all of these issues that made people - segments of our society believe are really important are diversions politically.

We are just going to keep at it, ... We have no alternative. It's not just to protect private property. It's our lifeblood.

Great countries need to secure their border for national security purposes, for economic purposes and for rule of law purposes.

I believe this provision of the bill does not set the bar high enough for PSC commissioners, who should be held to the highest ethical standards, ... I strongly encourage the members of the Public Service Commission -- who I know share in this belief -- to move forward with efforts to amend their code of ethics . . . to ensure that this provision of the bill is not misused.

The dual effect of high growth creating higher income that's taxed by government at all levels, combined with lessening demands placed on government that occurs during economic prosperity, is a worthy objective.