Unfortunately, our Nation has accumulated an unprecedented amount of debt at levels that are unsustainable at this point.

I don't think it is right to put American taxpayers on the hook for defending themselves in these cases when you know that there is a high odd--high odds of losing.

I was glad to see the Commission resists to adding any uncertainty into such an important part of our credit markets.

It is going to be more complicated considerably by the way it is moving.

The mantra of Washington seems to be never let a good crisis go to waste.

I have significant concerns with the negative impact this will have on Treasury liquidity.

The new budget lays out another $2.5 trillion of spending increases and going to the Treasury Green Book that you just mentioned a few minutes earlier, another $4.7 trillion of tax increases as well.

I think the specter of this being presented is a false choice. And the specter that you present does not have to be that.

The strength of the covered list rests with the Commission's Equipment Authorization Program, and that predates the covered list.

If I could come back again where I started here, in terms of the tendency to exceed the mandate of the SEC.

I think the specter of this being presented is a false choice. And the specter that you present does not have to be that.

My top priority as Ranking Member is to work with my colleagues to conduct rigorous oversight, strengthen U.S. financial markets.

I appreciate you holding this important hearing today.

As you think about the national security ramifications of what you do, and I am sure you do this every day, know that our staff stands ready to work with you.

I have significant concerns with the negative impact this will have on Treasury liquidity.

Personally, I have introduced legislation, the 21st Century Free Speech Act that would ensure that all Americans have reasonable, nondiscriminatory access to Big Tech speech platforms.

It weakens us as a Nation.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 185