Quotes from Dan Lipinski

The United States needs to be a leader in scientific research.

For TPP to get my vote, it must benefit America's middle class, raise wages, and safeguard the consumer and environmental protections that we rely upon.

I would like to believe that TPP will lead to more exports and jobs for the American people. But history shows that big trade agreements - from NAFTA to the Korea Free Trade Agreement - have resulted in fewer American jobs, lower wages, and a bigger trade deficit.

I've been a strong supporter of the I-Corps program since it was first introduced by the NSF. I have helped it grow and have seen how successful it has been.

The hydrogen powered car, with its high fuel mileage and zero emission rate, is just one example of the products under development that will help increase our energy independence.

The undisturbed coastal plain is home to a wide variety of plants and animals and is the only wilderness sanctuary in North America that protects a complete range of the arctic ecosystem.

As we explore ways to bring price relief and bolster our country's energy independence, one significant energy source has emerged as a potential solution, hydrogen fuel cells.

We must effectively counter Moscow's attempts at influence with American strength and resolve, certainly not with a weak approach to President Putin or with any relief from sanctions.

TPP replicates similar language from past trade agreements that has allowed foreign corporations the right to challenge U.S. federal, state, and local laws outside of American courts. These tribunals will not meet our high standard of transparency and due process, and they will rely on weak impartiality rules for selecting judges.

My heart goes out to children around the world who face terrible poverty. But the United States cannot give asylum to every child in that situation. It would not be sustainable. But we should care for those who are truly in danger.

While so many Americans are still struggling to find good jobs, and our manufacturing sector continues to need a boost, it is only common sense to ensure that taxpayer dollars put Americans to work rather than those outside our borders.

Russia is a direct threat to our NATO allies in the Baltics and in Poland as well as a threat to peace and stability in the entire western world.

As a diabetic, I was fortunate to have good health coverage through my employer prior to and during my first run for office in 2004.

Increasing cyber-physical system complexity brings security challenges as well as privacy challenges.

Effective cybersecurity policy will depend on active and continued collaboration between public and private sectors.

It's not easy being a pro-life Democrat.

If we are going to change this country's laws, we need to have pro-life members of both parties.

But cord blood also holds the great potential of producing pleural potential cells that could cure many other diseases such as juvenile diabetes, a disease that I live with every day.

The first step in securing our cyber future is education, and that means everything from educating individuals to companies to the next generation of IT professionals.

As a member of Congress, I participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program under the same rules as millions of other federal employees.

While many federal agencies are engaged with international partners on science and technology projects, there is a need to coordinate these projects across our government network and to identify opportunities for additional beneficial collaborations.

Protecting the sanctity of life is a matter of principle.

One problem we face in policymaking is the danger of having technology develop faster than the legal and regulatory system can react, potentially risking safety as well as efficient development and testing.

The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is a unique and biologically special place that should be preserved.