I am happy to say it has been included in this en bloc package.

I rise in opposition to the ranking member's amendment.

We can do this the right way.

We don’t tolerate this, period.

As I stated then, this is a leadership issue--and we will lead.

To those who say we must make a choice between the filibuster and X, I say, this is a false choice.

We do not have a grid. We can go to the moon, but we cannot send an electron from one part of the country to another.

We are trying, Mr. Chairman, to pay very, very close attention.

Now, we depend on you. Congress will decide what it is willing to appropriate to this task.

I have always had respect for the oversight role of Congress.

Deforestation has surged to record highs as the Government has rolled back environmental protection mechanisms.

The Biden Administration has made important and measurable strides just in the first weeks.

President Biden is super-focused and targeted on justice, on fairness, and on a process that is sensitive.

Well, I mean, one of them obviously already raised by several Members is the challenge of the border adjustment mechanism and the possibility of some kind of tariff.

So let me--let me just tell you the problem there.

Thank you, Chairman Meeks, for calling this important hearing.

I have said the entire time that I have been in office that I`m willing to work with anybody if we`re talk about getting policy done that`s going to be good for the third district in Kansas, good for the state of Kansas and good for our…

We need to make substantial investment in the Amtrak system to make it a viable and enticing public transportation option.