we just need to make sure they don't try to head down that road.

I was pleased that we were able to fund $50 million for Tribal opioid grants through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration budget in last year's omnibus.

Did you believe--do you believe that the Federal programs or policies undertaken for the benefit of Tribes are race-based?

We need you to come back and talk to us and give us the specifics here.

I think it's really important that you make clear the resources you need to do this because it's obviously very important in going through the stage we're going through.

I'd like your commitment that you will provide the report that this subcommittee requested on time...

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

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.

Ms. Milano, banks are more reluctant these days to make loans to small businesses, both citing high costs and low profits.

Instead, we should be focused on supporting the next generation of companies, ensuring that those who want to start or expand a business have the tools and the access to capital that they need.

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.

What's slowing innovation are barriers to capital and misguided tax policies.

No one likes red tape; that is obvious. But it has been my experience that my constituents like to breathe clean air and they prefer that when they drink water it is clean water.

What is slowing innovation are barriers to capital and misguided tax policies.

That gets to the heart of an issue with regard to access to capital.

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.

I appreciate you and others bringing that to my attention.