"We need to be absolutely clear that any aid is there to ease the Venezuelan people's suffering, not to make them pawns in political ploys."
"I think we all agree how important it is to listen to scientists when developing public policy, particularly in an area like this where certain industries may have an outsized influence."
"I believe the Committee should insist on the production of any documents held by the agency that express concerns about the impact of the decision on the right whales."
"I also find that very hard to believe, given the significance of the policy."
"I find that hard to believe, seeing as it is such a significant change in policy, to allow sounds up to 160 decibels in the Atlantic but not in the Gulf."
"U.S. Sanctions Are Aimed at Venezuela's Oil. Its Citizens May Suffer First."
"I have consumed it myself, Mr. Chairman, and I have lived to talk about it."
"this body has a responsibility to step up and proclaim America's long dedication to, imperfect, but our dedication to human rights."
"With these changes and our continually growing population in mind, we must consider how to make our water resources more sustainable and reliable for our population centers."
"Dealing with climate change in a bold and aggressive way is no fairytale. Doing nothing and expecting this problem to take care of itself is the real fairytale."
"It was the first committee on climate change we have had in about 6 or 8 years. Long overdue."