"What changed is we had President Biden."
"A rise of anti-LGBTQ violence is unequivocally linked with the rise of inflammatory, dangerous rhetoric coming from the far right."
"Republican candidates and politicians pair misinformation and hate, giving these deadly lies a much larger platform."
"This year alone, we've seen more than 20 states introduce Don't Say Gay bills aimed at erasing LGBTQ history and culture."
"In October, 38 of my Republican colleagues introduced Federal legislation inspired by Florida's Don't Say Gay or Trans law."
"So, this is not the end of this discussion and the end of this fight, but we're going to keep pushing back on that rhetoric that I believe is so dangerous for the health of our young people, but also ..."
"I just want to congratulate Chairwoman Maloney for her tenure here in Congress, and then also being a champion for women's rights, LGBTQ rights, the disenfranchised, and ensuring that we have a strong..."
"That is why I launched an investigation into the gun industry."
"Our investigation shows that five major gun manufacturers collected a total of more than a billion dollars from the sale of assault rifles over the last decade."
"This is beyond irresponsible."
"At the end of our last hearing, I vowed that this committee would hold a second hearing."
"Mr. Smith promised he would testify but then he went back on his word."