I think one of the challenges is we all live in a world where there is a historical inertia.

Corporations are using their tax savings to buy back their stock, not to invest in plants or workers.

Republicans just passed a tax law that lavishes huge tax benefits on large corporations.

I think it is Congress' job to set a level for what is safe, and then it is the regulator's job to try and achieve that level but try and achieve it in the most efficient ways.

I want to recognize my colleagues Senator Booker and Senator Scott for their important work to create a new incentive to invest in communities with high poverty and persistent unemployment.

it's time to take risks, it is time to productively fail.

Yes. And yet you have represented during your testimony today a number of times that you would answer our questions, answer our letters.

It's estimated about 500,000 children work in agriculture.

Can you commit to us again today that you will heed this subcommittee's direction on all reorganizations, closures, and staffing changes?

You're pushing for a ban, correct? Just like the past administration.

Will you commit to providing this subcommittee and others in Congress all documents related to your trip, Mr. Smotkin?

Well, multiple reports indicate that the White House believes this happened.

Earlier this month, multiple news reports indicated that your press team was shopping negative stories about Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to take attention away from your scandals.

There are only nine exceptions to FOIA, and none of them are for political purposes.

Well, I'm asking for any emails that relate to this, but, yeah, emails from the Agency, that's included.

You committed to providing that report. Please do so immediately.

Time and again we see public health and safety precautions taking a back seat while corporate friends and donors get special attention.

Do you know how many children under the age of 18 work in agriculture in the U.S.?