It is critical that we have a comprehensive energy plan to provide affordable and reliable supplies of energy so that our economy will not be dependent on foreign sources of energy. Richard Burr affordablecomprehensivecritical Change image and share on social
In the United States Senate, we cannot do great things without reaching across the aisle and working together - and I look forward to the challenges ahead. Richard Burr aheadaislechallenge Change image and share on social
The terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, changed the way we think about security. Richard Burr attackchangesecurity Change image and share on social
Congress must not do something just for the sake of doing something. We must carefully and thoughtfully consider the implications of any action and whether that action will help or hinder our ultimate mission of protecting U.S. citizens from terror. Richard Burr actioncarefullycitizen share on social
Increased funding for the Weatherization Assistance Program is a priority for the Bush Administration, and I am pleased that many families in North Carolina will benefit from this increase. Richard Burr administrationassistancebenefit Change image and share on social
The inconveniences we faced within this state are minor compared to... New Orleans. Richard Burr comparefaceinconvenience Change image and share on social
Although we must change the ways we protect our country, we must also guard against policies that appear attractive but offer little real protection and may even impede our ability to protect ourselves. Richard Burr abilityattractivechange share on social
We often take for granted that our lights will come on when we flip the light switch, but the reality is that our reliability standards and the current state of the transmission grid leave us all vulnerable to blackouts. Richard Burr blackoutcurrentflip share on social