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four hours. [inaudible conversation] [inaudible conversation] [inaudible conversation] of morning. we are meeting today to consider the nomination of wilbur ross to be the next secretary of commerce pad he would bring decades of business, entrepreneurial and civic experience to this position pretty is perhaps best known for his expertise in revitalizing distressed businesses. at a time when most investors had abandoned the industry he organize the steel group in 2002 and two acquisitions. it merged to form the largest steel company in the world. his strong record of achievement named him one of the 50 most in flagyl people in global finance in 2011. it s also why he s the only person elected to the turnaround management hall of fame and the private equity hall of fame. his expenses complement it by service to the community he served as first lieutenant in the u.s. army and is currently a member of the dean s advisory of harvard business school appeared he s an advisor ....
good morning. we are meeting today to consider the nomination of mr. wilbur ross to be the next secretary of commerce. if confirmed mr. ross would bring decades of business and entrepreneurial experience to this position best known for revitalizes distressed businesses such as those in the united states steel industry. at a time most inventors aban n abandoned the industry, investors abandoned the industry he organized the international steel group in 2002 through acquisitions of the largest steel company in north america, later it merged to form the largest steel company in the world. mr. ross strong record of achievement led bloomberg business week to name him as one of the 50 most influential people in global finance in 2011. it s also why he is the only person elected to both the turnaround management hall of f.a.m.e. and private equity hall of fame. mr. ross s business is complemented by a service 0 the communi community. mr. ross served as first lieutenant of ....
and i think one of the the difficult challenges we see with individuals across the country is the ability the inability to predict or know what is expected of them as far as their obligations under our environmental laws. i really believe, mr. chairman, that if confirmed as the epa administrator, this public participation, cooperative federalism, rule of law being the focus of how we do business at the epa is center to restoring confidence and certainty in those that are regulated. clearly the mission of the epa as i indicated in my opening statement to protect our natural resources, protect our water quality, improving our air, helping protect the health and welfare of our citizens is key to the leadership of the epa. and enforcement is necessary, a vigorous enforcement, i ve done that as attorney general in oklahoma, i ve taken very constructive steps against those that violated the law, but we have done so, i think, in a decisive and meaningful way. mr. chairman, ....
travel chairman, distinguished guests, friends, fellow nebraskans and of course my lovely wife, suzanne, good morning. [ applause ] i understand kitty, it is your 70th, birthday, is that right? give her a rauound of applause. [ applause ] i will spare you my rendition of happy birthday. everybody is happy about that too. congratulations of the commencement of the 105th nebraska legislature. i want to thank each and every one of you for your willingness to serve our fellow citizens. i also want to highlight that you are beginning a historic year. the 150th of our state hood which we will celebrate on march 1st. [ applause ] i am honored to be with you here in the people s house. we all appreciate the unique nature. nebraska consistently passes a balanced budget on time. not every state can say that. in our system every bill gets a hearing and every senator a priority bill. senators can have an impact with legislation regardless of party or seniority. debate happens r ....
travel chairman, distinguished guests, friends, fellow nebraskans and of course my lovely wife, suzanne, good morning. [ applause ] i understand kitty, it is your 70th, birthday, is that right? give her a rauound of applause. [ applause ] i will spare you my rendition of happy birthday. everybody is happy about that too. congratulations of the commencement of the 105th nebraska legislature. i want to thank each and every one of you for your willingness to serve our fellow citizens. i also want to highlight that you are beginning a historic year. the 150th of our state hood which we will celebrate on march 1st. [ applause ] i am honored to be with you here in the people s house. we all appreciate the unique nature. nebraska consistently passes a balanced budget on time. not every state can say that. in our system every bill gets a hearing and every senator a priority bill. senators can have an impact with legislation regardless of party or seniority. debate happens r ....