It is long past time that we emulate those important protections at the Federal level.

Fairness and equality, in my view, are core American values.

I fully support and look forward to voting for [the Equality Act].

we ought to be able to make sure that we are taking into account the needs of rural Americans as well.

we have been becoming keenly aware that there is a need for affordable housing, particularly in our smaller communities.

The fiscal year 2020 budget proposal goes a long way towards rebuilding our forces toward readiness and finally investing in modernization.

I was disappointed in the report that came back on the pathway to Mars because they basically said... we don't think we can get there for a long time.

I think it accelerates the effort to get to Mars, which I think is the underlying driving force here for inspiration.

When Vice President Pence says we're in a space race... there's an element of national security that is attached to that somewhat.

Thank you, Mr. Eklund, for that clarification.

Protecting our environment is real. We understand that. It is something that is incumbent upon us as Members of Congress...

Today, I want to share the story of a family in my district. In 2015, the Cerrato family was in the NICU, fighting for the life of their son Ethan. At just 10 days old, he had undergone two major surgeries, had been the subject of dozens…

Water is, of course, the lifeblood of Colorado.

I appreciate this hearing giving us, the Committee, an opportunity to engage on this issue before the legislation comes before us for our consideration.

Drought is a problem that impacts every state and every district in the country, but it is especially magnified in the western United States.

The Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan is obviously an important proposal that needs to be discussed, not only for my home state of Colorado, the other six Basin states, but also for the country.

It would do us no good if we only looked at an agenda that favored one side.

So if the threat is as urgent as you suggest, and I believe it is, and if time is of the essence, I would highly recommend that Colorado Springs be the best location.