"According to my own State's Department of Ecology, diesel exhaust is one of the most harmful air pollutants."
"Washington's Maritime Blue initiative invests in a thriving, world-class, and sustainable maritime industry for the next 30 years."
"Thanks to the BIL, communities in my district and in districts across the country are investing in a cleaner and greener future."
"I also want to commend you, Chairman Nehls, on setting a date for a rail safety hearing."
"I believe it is absolutely critical that we speak out against antisemitism, that we recognize the severity, and we condemn and confront it authentically."
"Protecting the Jewish community from antisemitism is essential to our broader fight against all forms of hate, bigotry and bias."
"I am disappointed that my republican colleagues are convening this hearing to question a union exercising its First Amendment rights."
"It seems to me that this hearing is really about criticizing unions, which has always been a Republican position."
"I think we have to understand that labor unions are an extension of democracy in the workplace."
"when it comes to our national budget, spending is just half of the equation. There is also revenue."
"Yet we continue to hear from our Republican friends that we should target IRS funding as part of the increasing deficit."
"I think that is really important. When I talk to people back in Washington State, the grocery store were all seeing the same thing."
