"I would ask the Republicans in the Senate, the Democrats in the Senate to not confirm him if that happens and he spreads doubt about vaccinations, communities all across the country will see their vac..."
"What happens when he has the full control of a trillion dollar agency? And we stopped doing research -- science-based research on diseases, disease states, medications, the medications that we need to..."
"This hearing is an important first step in carrying out the Senate's constitutional obligation to provide advice and consent."
"I look forward to working with the new chairman to address the challenges facing Indian gaming."
"It is our duty to establish a record of the nominee's policy views on Indian gaming."
"It is not as if it is going to be done by the end of the year."
"As we continue our work to meet these urgent needs, we must never forget that Lahaina is not Lahaina without her people."
"Thank you, Mr. Chair. You know, while this hearing may be slightly different from others that have attended hearings here in the state legislature and the city council, and there is no formal period f..."
"Central to the next phase of rebuilding Lahaina is the long-term recovery plan and development by Maui County."
"To sustain that recovery, we will also need continued Federal support."
"We could help unleash private capital for home construction by guaranteeing and securitizing the construction of one to four-unit starter homes."
"I encourage Congress to think about passing the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act."
"this is not over by a long shot."
"It is also about how we build housing people can afford."
"This fire ripped back the curtain for how we have struggled to just survive here in Hawaii from a housing perspective."
"the Federal Government and the Federal agencies are ultimately people, and people have motivations."
"We need Congress to step up and invest in affordable housing in advance of disaster so that we are not already in a shortage when we are trying to climb out."
"Thank you, Representative Porter. And mahalo, Mr. Chairman, for holding this field hearing today."
