All Quotes

I have some personal knowledge of one of those programs. It involves educational work with autistic children with a school in Bethlehem.

I wonder what lessons we have learned by virtue of these freezes and now the attempt to unfreeze some of these programs.

That is very soon. All right. Well, thank you. So that work did continue.

So that third piece, the one on the Secretary's use of those funds, what is the likely timeframe on that?

It seems to me, from what we have heard and observed, especially in recent years, that we have a huge challenge of rebuilding back the prestige and the attractiveness of diplomatic service.

Are you really saying that the whole system is in trouble, and that we need to build it back, and presumably, of course, build it back better, as they say, so that we recruit and retain a much more diverse workforce?

Thank you, Madam Chair. And thank you for convening this hearing. Thanks to our witnesses for pretty convincing testimony, I must say, about the challenge we face, and the urgency of that challenge in terms of diversifying our diplomatic…

This is really an important issue from a standpoint of national security, from a standpoint of scientific advancement.

I really look forward to working with you in your new capacity.

Given what we all know, by the end of May, every American above the age of 16 will have had an opportunity to be vaccinated.

I supported Dr. Cardona's nomination to be Secretary of Education because I felt he had the background, qualifications, and temperament to serve in that position.

I can't help but wonder if we all had Susan Collins to thank for that with her very effective line of questioning last week at the COVID hearing.

He also committed to be transparent and responsive to Congress when exercising our oversight responsibilities.

The CLEAN Future Act creates a $250-million-per-year loan and grant program for solar installation in low-income and underserved communities.

The time is long overdue for the U.S. Congress to summon up the courage to take on perhaps the most powerful special interest in the United States, and that is the power of the pharmaceutical industry.

I agree with my colleagues that the cost of medications is an issue that deeply affects Americans.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this very important hearing.

I believe that 600,000 North Carolinians who would gain coverage and access to quality healthcare under expansion are reasons enough.