"Congress specifically noted that the State-by-State, go-it-alone approach was, quote, 'inadequate in every vital aspect.'"
"Members who voted for the BIL voted for clean water."
"I can't support weakening clean water protections and increasing the chance of excess nutrients and pollution entering water systems."
"Let us not parse words here. The PRC poses a serious and growing challenge, economically, and in terms of our national security."
"Older folks who have debt would also benefit from this, so it is not just intended for the younger folks."
"the health of one body of water is intrinsically connected to the health of another."
"The military and, by the way, doctors all across the country they will give you all the opiates you want."
"That means full and consistent funding for the Maritime Security Program and the Tanker Security Program."
"Being 'Semper Paratus,' with insufficient resources is not sustainable."
"The Coast Guard is currently operating with a shortfall of more than 4,500 servicemembers."
"Yes."
"current licenses for over 450 hydro facilities, including pumped storage projects, will expire in 2035."
"Thank you, Chair, and thank you, Ranking Member Payne, for holding this hearing."
"there is no way, in my opinion, that we can reach our net-zero emission reduction goals without maintaining our existing hydroelectric generating capacity."
"The long-term health and resiliency of the supply chain and the economy depends on a stable and functioning freight rail system."
"Our military needs the certainty of a regular and smooth appropriations process that they can depend on."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you for holding this subcommittee hearing."
"What is the--how does this affect customers and rollout of wireless broadband?"
