"I agree with the President of the United States that we are dealing with a wartime effort."
"The National Guard has played a huge role within the last year, dealing with wildfires, dealing with storms, yes, dealing with COVID."
"Every week I try to get out to a food bank, and I can tell you, the ones that have the National Guard members helping out are the ones that run the most efficiently."
"If you are going to have FEMA at the major population centers, then maybe you help the State and local governments use National Guard to get the vaccination out there to those areas that aren't in the..."
"Thank you, Chair Plaskett. I appreciate this opportunity."
"It says a lot about Chair Plaskett's leadership, but it also says a lot about the make-up of the Agriculture Committee."
"We want to hear about these, because we know how important they are to our agriculture."
"I think it is very important that our students understand not just what it takes to move the food and agricultural industry, but to understand the history of food and agriculture."
"I appreciate you being able to talk about such a relevant and topical topic, especially concerning this type of issue."
"I want to just kind of remind you about the REPLANT Act, H.R. 7843, when it comes to forest restoration."
"one of these first steps, at least how we can help out, is through the Wildfire and Public Safety Act."
"I have spoken with Chief Christensen, I have spoken with Under Secretary Hubbard, about the shortages that are not just affecting but really plaguing our National Forests."