"If it was organized and premeditated, you are going to have a hard time convincing me otherwise that we have to ask the question, who was behind it?"
"It is critical that we do all we can to protect our servicemembers, as well as their families, and surrounding communities from preventable harm."
"I am outraged every time I hear the stories of servicemembers in my State who unknowingly raised their families near PFAS-contaminated bases."
"I think 30 years is way too long."
"It seems to suggest that the Department of Defense knew as early as 2008 that PFAS was harmful."
"So you followed the lead of industry, and you defer to industry for the health and safety of servicemembers and their families and surrounding communities, or is that the Federal Government's responsi..."
"I am supporting this bill today because I believe we need to increase funding for wildlife conservation."
"Respecting the sovereignty is so important."
"I commend the authors of the bill that is before us today for understanding that unique and important role that Tribes play in natural resource preservation."
"I want to make sure that the Federal Government upholds its trust responsibility and respects tribal sovereignty and governance."
"Aye."
"When I was Secretary of State of California, prior to joining the U.S. Senate, I saw more than our fair share of bad actors seeking to discourage communities, particularly communities of color, from e..."