"I think the testimony from our witnesses yesterday and today was overwhelmingly conclusive that climate change is driven by human activity and that Congress cannot waste any more time with inaction."
"the agenda, at least their original agenda as intended from President Nixon and both the Democrats and Republicans who supported the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act at the time, was simply to pr..."
"Now is our moment to lead. This should not be a partisan issue; this should be based on science and evidence."
"The overwhelming scientific consensus has left no doubt--no doubt--that we are facing a climate crisis."
"These cuts would have a major impact on the people who are the subject of this hearing."
"Last month, the House passed an ACA repeal bill that would slash Medicaid by more than $800 billion over the next decade."
"Just a word on integration. As I look about us, the four of us Democrats on the Committee at the time of ACA were in the vanguard of those who sought to have more integration, more bundling, all kinds..."
"Unfortunately, the recent actions of my Republican colleagues suggest that this may no longer be the case."
"I think there is general agreement we need to look at the corporate tax structure."
"I believe that people who say that nothing can get done in Washington, I think we have a great chance to prove them wrong this year."
"We urge Congress to take action this year on comprehensive reforms, including both front-end and back-end change."