Join me in the calls of servitude, sharing in the profession with those who have now come before you. Similar times of trying medical need, wars and flus past, you will see darkness, you will be pushed, and our society needs you to stand…

I tell my fellow Americans do not be afraid. Look and see the beauty and opportunity in nature and humanity all around you. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from Michigan is no longer recognized. {time} 1020

I rise before you today in this Chamber during this critical time in the United States of America, where our country faces a battle with a pandemic, the biggest battle we have faced as a nation together in generations. Amidst uncertainty…

As individuals, families, and communities across this country and the world deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, I know residents in the 13th Congressional District are looking for immediate, lasting relief. I know that our medical workers and…

for over 200 years, the American people have shown resilience in the face of great challenges. From civil wars, international conflicts, and--yes--pandemics, we have faced these challenges united and with resolve. Like the challenges of…

I wanted to share some thoughts, and I appreciate this discussion, obviously. As you know, Senator Roberts and I have basically coauthored the last two farm bills, and we all care deeply about rural America. I grew up in rural America. We…

We just received our allotment from the federal government's national strategic stockpile. The allotment of personal protection equipment for one of our hospitals, that allotment is barely enough to cover one shift at that hospital.

I hear people say certain age groups are immune, I know this. In Michigan we have a 5-year-old that has tested positive for coronavirus. This is a situation that impacts everyone in every age group and I implore people to take this…

we're disappointed by the President's destructive budget request, which proposes over a 30 percent cut to NIST's programs.

I tell everyone back home when we got this American Manufacturing Leadership Act, Congressman from Ohio, Congresswoman for Michigan, it's the only time Michigan and Ohio have ever come together to win anything, but we do it for…

we shouldn't be risking our lives for corporate greed. We should really be taking care of our families.

the more we do that I think the more important it is that my colleagues understand the supplemental bill that now is being told to be hold up for two weeks for help to communities like ours around the country, is now being held up and…

I think it is really critically important that we understand that urgency because on the ground offices are being closed.

Corporate greed is a disease in our country.

It is a crime to defraud Americans.

I really think this is an important conversation about the extent and making sure we have access to information for our residents at home.

I just want to thank you for your approach to this committee.

I really want to have clarity for the people who are at home who are looking to you all and to us for guidance.