So, we should repeal those restrictions?

Thank you for this hearing, which is extraordinary, because it is the first hearing on gun violence in more than 8 years in the House of Representatives.

Mr. Scalise was denied that opportunity. I think that is wrong.

What we have lacked in recent years is the political will.

The Second amendment does not prevent the government from enacting legislation to prevent gun violence.

we are literally still in court trying to obtain this.

And that's what H.R. 1 will do, and I strongly support it and urge its passage.

How can Congress, Mr. Amey, or the American people be sure that GSA is really acting impartially in carrying out the law

The very real and urgent threat of climate change is not just the issue of the day, it is the issue of our time.

The devastating effects of unchecked climate change--do not know partisan or political boundaries. They affect all of us.

We are facing the crisis of our generation. The climate crisis threatens all of our districts, all of our communities, as well as America's national security, our economic prosperity, the health of our families, and the world that our…

The time is short now to avoid the worst impacts and the escalating costs of the climate crisis.

No, it is absolutely vital that the Congress and this country provide some bold national policies to get there and to tackle the challenges ahead.

We simply cannot afford to delay any longer. And we must discuss ways to help communities better adapt to the changes that we are already seeing.

This hearing is the start of our efforts to maintain U.S. leadership and to put us on the path to a low-carbon and more prosperous future.

I say yes. Chairman Pallone says yes. Every Member on this side of the aisle says yes.

We hope to have our Republican colleagues as partners in these efforts.

We have science-based targets that we cannot afford to miss.