Mr. Secretary, do you believe that our military is a fundamentally racist organization? Yes or no, please.

Given the critical importance of contract towers to Rural America's smaller airports, what steps are DOT and FAA taking?

What concerns me is that these parameters were changed in the American Rescue Plan.

Good. Thank you, Mr. Secretary.

Again, thank you for being here, and taking time to speak with us.

I have heard from constituents and colleagues that Treasury has not been able to provide details about how and where the money is being spent.

I am sure you know, last Congress, we came together in a bipartisan manner and passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.

That was, I think, a real boost and as you know, it's just a classic example of, you know, your leadership.

there is no question what the backbone of our economy happens to be--all these millions and millions of small businesses out there.

I believe this is an important topic that warrants review by the Committee, and I urge the Committee to plan, as soon as possible, to have a hearing.

Thank you, Madam Chair, and again, we are very grateful for your willingness to serve.

I remain concerned the Administration may force the establishment of a bank through the CCC that would intervene in markets for environmental offsets.

I hope OGC can assist USDA in releasing nearly $2 billion in financial relief to contract poultry and livestock producers.

It is important USDA has a General Counsel who can be relied upon by Congress and the agriculture community to provide sound, practical, and candid legal guidance to the Department.

You are a good lawyer.

I remain opposed to any effort to shoehorn the establishment and operation of a 'carbon bank' into the CCC authority.

If confirmed, do you commit to supporting the National Ag Law Center at the University of Arkansas, during your tenure, and will you commit to executing a fresh MOU to allow this collaborative program, which was so successful, between this…

the NBA and WNBA and their players unions have come out and demanded that the Senate support the George Floyd Policing Act.