"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for having this key hearing at a key time here on our supply chain, and what that means for all American consumers."
"This is a lot like surprise medical billing, you get a surprise bill on your demurrage."
"Has the 24/7 port order helped to change that situation any?"
"I think the reality of this is--I know they have a union negotiation--the--labor negotiations coming up in the springtime."
"I would hope the panel, in other questions, would you emphasize what things we could be fixing right now to get results right now in other questions?"
"I think when we have this discussion here, ultimately--and I have seen it here in California--the move will be made to ban plastic products that are used for containers, so have at it."
"I also find it fascinating in the conversation here, it was mentioned that we are using our kids as an experiment."
"I greatly appreciate us having this opportunity to have this very important hearing today, and cover the subject, as it greatly needs to be, and ongoing."
"It took the dust from the Dust Bowl to reach the steps of the Capitol to get action, and we hope that we don't have to deal with the smoke and the ash from this."
"These past years have, again, been incredibly difficult for my district, and my neighboring districts too."
"Last year we saw over 10 million acres burn, over 40 percent of it in California alone."
"We know there are some 63 million acres at medium- to high-risk of wildfire."