"The climate crisis is one of the most profound challenges facing humanity."
"If we want to avoid the worst-case scenarios that loom ahead of us, we have no choice but to deploy every tool in our arsenal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions."
"Under the Biden Administration, the U.S. government has been leading by example in the fight against climate change."
"Federal procurement is another critical way in which the federal government can use its authority and influence to be a force for good in the climate fight."
"CHIPS for America represents really a historic investment in reshoring our semiconductor manufacturing and innovation capacity."
"I come from Silicon Valley, where we've seen firsthand the tremendous benefits of this semiconductor industry, but also problematic environmental legacy of some chip production."
"The fate of that Act, and all of its promise, is not about luck or circumstances out of our control."
"I know that many of my Republican colleagues truly understand the critical importance of these investments."
"This Committee's job is to help you succeed through our oversight work."
"It's great to see you here, and I appreciated the time to talk to you earlier about health and safety for workers in the chip industry."
"I look forward to vigorously engaging with you to see how we can get the great benefit of the CHIPS Act but also protect our workforce."
"Absolutely."