"If we didn't learn a lesson from COVID, that too much of our supply was not at our disposal--and, by the way, that is a risk for the life and health of our people--if we have to depend on others, then we are in trouble."
"We should always strive to do better."
"Roe versus Wade is very clear, it set a precedent, and a woman has a right to make decisions about her reproductive health."
"We are going to make sure that the $10 billion that has been made available for Defense Production Act are accountable dollars."
"We are going to do everything we can to deal with the trauma and the stress that kids are facing."
"We must end the cycle of boom and bust funding for our public health infrastructure."
"You’re vaccinated, guess what? You get to return to a more normal lifestyle. If you’re not vaccinated, you’re still a danger -- you’re still in danger as well, so get vaccinated."
"We are not going to jeopardize any child. We are not going to do things in a way that add to the trauma the child has already experienced."
"I appreciate and agree."
"President Biden has made it very clear. This is a public health crisis, and we have to address it."
"The American Rescue Plan that we passed a couple weeks ago had funding for 100,000 new public health workers."