"And, you know, I know my colleagues on the other side, we all have a clean water crisis."
"We could do so many things bipartisan in this Committee. I know it, and I think we are right now really missing out an opportunity to do that."
"We deserve to do better. I remember Chairman Cummings constantly reminding us that we can be better."
"My friends on the other side of the aisle are desperately trying to deflect from the Biden family's influence-peddling scheme."
"They help our constituents get access to the benefits and the resources that they need."
"These records build an essential account of the work that the government does for the American people."
"The Federal Government handles a massive number of records and documents."
"These records also serve as an aid to congressional oversight."
"That is why keeping accurate records is absolutely so important."
"They help us hold the Executive Branch accountable, ensure appropriate use of taxpayer dollars."
"I'm frustrated about is what seems like the subservient behavior of the State Department and DOD, frankly."
"But, at the end of the day, this is a shameful situation all the way around."
