I am not a promoter of more laws, just better ones.

Voluntary contribution amounts could be made public through a simple reporting procedure, ... A privately administered program with a direct relationship with utility companies is the best solution.

The commonsense approach embodied in this measure will assure that Universal Service support remains available for the preservation of local exchange and broadband service, particularly in rural and under-served areas, far into the future.

Byrne formula grants have long proven to be invaluable to law enforcement agencies in Nebraska in their efforts to fight against the influx of methamphetamine in our communities. Given the critical role Byrne grants play, I joined Rep. Terry and a number of my colleagues in sending a letter to the House and Senate appropriators urging them to fund Byrne formula grants at $900 million.

Just pick you out a tree to stand under. I usually stay here pretty close to the truck. They don't seem to mind that.

It seems awfully high, ... It is not a constitutional right to own and watch a TV. . . . I can't envision that we'd go for a number that's triple what was our upper end.