"We have to take steps every single year, and I appreciate your leadership in that effort."
"The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has described pandemic flu as both inevitable and as one of the biggest threats to public health in the Nation."
"I notice that the GAO, the NGA, and the ASTHO have reports that say that you need more guidance in school closures."
"The Federal Government needs to fully advise and work through issues with the States."
"You know, this is economic stimulus money. We don't need 6 months. We need it in 6 days."
"We're not asking you to make bricks without straw, and that's one of the reasons why Senator Nelson has been so insistent to make sure you get a few more resources."
"The CPSC is, and actually should be, the lead agency on a lot of this."
"I'm very concerned of the effect on kids of this. We've seen, time and time again, that these toxic chemicals have a greater impact on small children than they do on adults."
"Let me inform our panel of witnesses what is going on."
"Typically, when you find out there's a problem with a product and you're a homebuilder, you steer way away from any kind of product that might potentially have the problem."
"Thank you, Senator Nelson, for your advocacy on this issue and your leadership."