"We would particularly like to thank full committee members Tony Cardenas and Larry Bucshon for introducing the RECOVER Act."
"the fact of the matter is we are trying to tackle issues in Congress."
"The responsible thing for us to do as Congress, in my opinion, is to make sure that the RESILIENT Networks Act actually gets through the process and signed into law so that locals can actually reap th..."
"I appreciate this opportunity for us to have this public hearing so that the public can understand a little bit more as to why all of these issues are so important."
"You speak about prioritizing adoption, but you neglect to mention the fact that right now in America, the agencies are turning away qualified potential parents because they are either LGBTQ, or they h..."
"I want to turn to the issue of impacting American families, especially vulnerable children throughout America."
"These stories include descriptions of excessive use of physical restraints and isolation, verbal abuse, food deprivation, humiliation and intimidation, and even deaths."
"I would like to ask you about an issue that is frightening families in my own district."
"All the men in the world need to speak less and listen more."
"I think that plays down the fact of the matter is that we lost a life."
"As a Member of Congress, I think I have a responsibility to represent all of my constituents, including those that do not have a voice."