"I wish, though, that we were pursuing some of this oversight in a less hyperbolic fashion."
"I just want to point one last thing out, Mr. Chairman, which is we keep talking about this Administration decision to delay the reporting requirements under Section 7805(a) for the employers..."
"I am very pleased that we have started having oversight hearings on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act."
"Bioterrorism remains a threat to our nation, and BioWatch's detection capabilities are critical."
"If a release of anthrax was detected before it began to adversely affect people, public health officials could take action."
"TSCA was enacted over 30 years ago and it is the only major environmental law in this country that has not been reauthorized."
"TSCA really needs to be updated to keep pace with modern technology and to augment the EPA's resources and authority."
"In my opinion, none of us those were timely."
"I mean, it is not you that sits there and says I am going to spend 27 percent of my money on serious mental health; it is Congress that says that, right?"
"I think there are people who would be willing to come forward and talk about their concerns and their issues."
"Your passion about this issue is evident. We appreciate everything that you are doing to have these hearings on mental illness and gun violence."