"The general proposition in our country is that people should have the right to access our courts to seek redress and justice."
"With this kind of a ruling, private entities can trump federal law."
"A class action ban is inherently not consumer friendly, because a consumer cannot bring a collective claim when there is a class action waiver."
"The Commerce Committee and Senator Begich's subcommittee are very interested in this issue."
"82."
"Well, thank you very much, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member."
"I really want to thank all the testifiers for being so engaged in this critically important issue."
"I think these conversations reflect the conversations that we hear when we go back to our districts."
"We all believe that it must remain an essential pillar of the United States maritime and national security strategy."
"I am particularly concerned over issues, as Mr. Sherman mentioned, regarding religious freedom and specifically over attacks on the minority Hindu community remaining in Bangladesh today."
"There is no question, as the name and focus of this hearing suggests, Bangladesh is currently in a state of turmoil."
"Thank you very much, Chairwoman Miller and Ranking Member Jackson Lee. I appreciate the opportunity to discuss these very important issues of maritime security."
"Considering, obviously, our geographic location and some of the challenges that we face with both air and marine security there, I am wondering about your lack of presence there."
"Hawaii's relationship with our fellow Pacific Island territories and nations is strong."
"Esther has dedicated herself to public service, especially on behalf of the people of Hawaii and the Pacific."
"I'm confident that Esther's leadership will help to deepen and improve the connection between these special places and the rest of the country."
"I look forward to today's hearing. As this position has gone unfilled for more than 1 year, I expect and hope for an expeditious and efficient confirmation process."
"Esther's understanding of Guam helped to shepherd through both the Guam Excess Land Act and later the Guam Land Reform Act."
