Alan Lowenthal actually said...

"I remain optimistic that Congress can address this issue before the end of the fiscal year."

"I just want to say that I'm troubled that we're hearing, I think, from the Majority that imposing artificial timelines on the Department to approve these applications and eviscerating the NEPA process..."

"The need to take expedited action on moving this bill is paramount."

"Cutting off this supply would have disastrous consequences for hospitals, manufacturers, and researchers around the world."