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The reality is I think that it is the first agency of its kind that is not accountable, arguably, to anybody.

I think that you in your opening testimony talked about an increased number of equivalent agencies in the global markets.

It is frustrating to me to see the passion expressed about certain issues in this Committee and an absolute vacuum in the chamber where we can actually produce a result.

I think if you look up 'defang' in the dictionary, it has something to do with taking the fangs out of a snake to make it less poisonous or less threatening.

Thank you, Chair Collins and Ranking Member Casey, for requesting the hearing.

But when we were out there, we talked about what more we can do to really provide more opportunities for a lot of people who want to work.

First, I want to welcome you all.

Madam Chairman, thank you very much, and welcome.

Thank you very much, Mr. Doyle, for yielding time this morning.

So, you can imagine my surprise when I learned that the committee had extended an invitation to one of my constituents from the town of Pinetops, North Carolina, population 1300, to serve as a witness for today's hearing on rural broadband.

Thank you for holding this important hearing. It is my pleasure to be here as we discuss a critical topic that impacts our nation's veterans and identify ways to improve their access to the federal contracting marketplace and…

I claim the time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from North Carolina is recognized for 5 minutes.

The real goal of this bill is to require transparency on the part of independent agencies and not to have a nefarious impact on those independent agencies. Mr. Chairman, I urge a ``no'' vote on this amendment, and I yield back the balance…

I claim the time in opposition to the gentlewoman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from North Carolina is recognized for 5 minutes.

We feel like U.S. interests aren't being represented well overseas. If that is the case, then Congress will step in, in a bipartisan fashion.

I co-sponsored and voted to pass Chairman Duffy's International Insurance Standards Act on Tuesday, to protect our companies here at home from being harmed by European-centric regulation.

I want to start by commending you for your role in implementing and promoting the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

I will tell you, since you have taken office, we have, as a committee and as a Congress, tried to give you tools to do better for our economy.