The goal---- would be particularly true if the people involved weren't parents, weren't from the community, or even from the State, but were being shipped in just in order to stir up trouble, make news, and create division and controversy.

But I thank the witnesses, and again I thank the Chairwoman.

So it suggests State action as well as Federal action.

I just have a sense from my experience in Rhode Island is that there is kind of this built-in resistance.

Well, what more can we do?

How well does the IIJA fund the need that communities are facing to deal with these unprecedented flooding events driven by climate change?

That is what is missing. I agree.

That is what is missing. I agree.

How well does the IIJA fund the need that communities are facing to deal with these unprecedented flooding events driven by climate change?

I would wrap up by suggesting some flexibility around the 49 percent for communities that don't have a lot of resources.

That is what is missing. I agree.

How well does the IIJA fund the need that communities are facing to deal with these unprecedented flooding events driven by climate change?

Actions speak louder than words.

We are not going to sell the most sophisticated American chip to China that they want for their military capacity.

100%. I talked to him right before I left for China. He gave me the best advice of about 200 people that I spoke with.

We are in a fierce competition with China at every level and anyone who tells you differently is naive.

Now, climate change is impacting our state's natural habitats, leaving our coasts more vulnerable to natural disasters, and contributing to significant biodiversity loss that is impacting our commercial fishing industry.

I have not given up hope on bipartisan permitting reform.