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You still get the same environmental protection, the same.

Because of the lack of need to go through the federal NEPA legislation.

My understanding is that saved the District a lot of money because it did not have to go through the NEPA process.

I know--I would like to think I know how a lot of these businesses think, and you will not be surprised that many of them find institutions difficult to navigate.

I would like to take this opportunity to point out to all of us that we have more work to do.

I must admit, as I have listened to the testimony today, my heart has raced and my palms have grown sweaty because not too many years ago I was an owner of a small business.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member, for this opportunity for this critical conversation and this very important bill.

I'd like to begin with --

If the Senator will yield, I thank the Senator so much. I am grateful for the friendship that I have with all of you but especially with him. He is one of the up-and-coming, moving, strong Senators in this body. I have tremendous respect…

This behavior is unacceptable from leader of the nation. My parents came from one of those countries, took an oath of allegiance to it and took on the responsibilities of everything that being a citizen comes with.

Before I turn to the main portion of my remarks, I wish to speak briefly on the situation in the Middle East. The protests across cities in Iran reflect the failed leadership of a corrupt regime. The Ayatollah's negligence in denying the…

I want to reemphasize my support for the Children's Health Insurance Program and my commitment to making sure it gets reauthorized.

He has made clear his intention to address the growing opioid epidemic.

If confirmed, Mr. Azar's work will impact the lives of every single American.

Mr. Azar certainly has his work cut out for him.

He has made clear his intentions to address the growing opioid epidemic that continues to ravage communities across the country.

Health and Human Services is a massive, sprawling department that oversees trillions of dollars in spending and liabilities.

Mr. Azar will be Congress's primary contact on all matters relating to our Nation's health-care system.