"I truly appreciate you."
"the cost of taking care of kids right now is really almost as bad as the cost of college."
"You get some people's attention, we can step on their air hose."
"In recent years, we have seen a drastic increase in radical gender ideology being promoted and pushed by government bureaucrats and educators."
"I get that, I get that, but what I see is that what you are doing is you are putting a Federal foot on the ability of people to be an independent contractor."
"Acting Secretary Su, independent contractor work is a cornerstone of the American economy. Would you agree?"
"We are here to help, and we are-- yeah. We are the government."
"Do you think a woman's safety is in jeopardy by allowing biological males who claim to be women to compete in women's sports?"
"Whether it is a full-time profession, a second job, or part-time work, roughly 45 percent of the American workforce are pursuing employment as independent contractors to keep food on their tables and ..."
"Investing in infrastructure bolsters the military's ability to train and fight, while also ensuring our service members and their families are taken care of at home every day."
"Together, we can ensure the Army remains the Nation's premier warfighting force it's ever seen."
"It is clear that the Department's student loan forgiveness policies are unfair to Americans who did not go to college or that paid back their loans."
"I have got a bill that I have introduced twice and I plan to get it done this time. It is Military Spouses Hiring Act."
"We need a thorough and policy-heavy conversation so that we can help the American farmers and our agricultural system navigate this difficult, challenging, and somewhat thorny issue."
"If you actually contract a certain way on closing for the--where they are getting their money and you are holding back some of their money until you see them doing what they are supposed to do..."
"I want all Americans to know that we on the Agriculture Committee condemn all bigotry, including race-motivated threats and acts of violence."
"The knowledge possessed by regulatory agencies provides us with a cleaner environment, safe food, and a growing economy."
"I think it is always important that we center the people as we discuss policy, remember the human face of the issues we talk about."
