"This hearing is an opportunity for members to identify ways U.S. foreign assistance and trade policy can be used most effectively to advance the agenda set by the African Union and African leaders."
"I certainly want to see the United States step up."
"I hope that we can use this discussion to examine the origins of the Continental Free Trade Agreement, as well as its goals and actualization on the continent."
"Even moderate exposure to noise has been shown to have harmful effects on human health."
"As airports continue to see more flights every day, addressing aviation noise must be a priority for all our government leaders and aviation stakeholders."
"Aviation noise has direct economic impacts in my district, which is home to several motion picture studios."
"We have instituted police reforms. We have increased the police budget in 2020, as well as in 2021."
"As policymakers, we are confronted with choice which we shouldn't be, and sometimes we are pushed to either adopt policies that look tough, yet they fail to address the actual problem, or we think cri..."
"Thank you, Madam Chair, for holding this hearing. I thank you for the opportunity to show our constituents not only that we understand the fear that many feel at this time but also that we intend to d..."
"the Republican Members have left the hearing, and I think that that is emblematic of the refusal to talk about this subject."
"Thank you very much, Representative Omar."