"If we do not do that, we are failing to solve the future problems."
"That is why I think the 22-percent cut to the FDA the Republicans have voted for would make this problem worse."
"Let us come out of this hearing with next steps, not just complaints about missteps."
"I want to think through the oversight piece of this."
"I am excited about the potential to move this legislation forward on a bipartisan basis."
"Ms. Porter's bill, H.R. 2689, would require that the Department of the Interior issue permits electronically."
"A 21st century nation deserves a 21st century government."
"At a time when debate around permitting reform has become so charged, it is really encouraging to see Republicans and Democrats can find something to agree on."
"My bill includes permitting reform. Yes, I am a Democrat willing to talk about one of Republicans' favorite issues."
"The government needs to catch up to the rest of the world here."
"If it is truly our No. 1 priority in Congress to streamline permitting while still protecting the environment, it can start with my bill."
"At the end of the day, the Chinese Communist Party needs to recognize and own its role in failing to stop a crisis that is claiming too many lives."