"We know that climate change, the climate crisis is an existential threat to the human race."
"This bill will be a critical part of the Build Back Better infrastructure package."
"Sadly, it has been about 2 years since we had our hearing in this Committee with HUD and with FEMA about the $1.9 billion HUD grant to upgrade the electrical system."
"Vaccines don't save lives, vaccinations do."
"It's essential that Americans continue mitigation efforts, like wearing masks and practicing social distancing, even if you've been vaccinated."
"We must act with a sense of urgency and use every resource available--at the Federal, State, and local levels--to fight the spread of this virus."
"The Biden administration has its work cut out for it. Indeed, it faces the greatest and most immediate challenge of any presidential administration in modern memory."
"This plan advances urgently needed solutions to mount a successful vaccination program, restore trust with the American people, and mitigate the spread of the virus."
"But vaccines in vials don't protect people--vaccines in arms do. We must act now to overcome the remaining logistical hurdles and strengthen the Nation's COVID-19 vaccination campaign. There is no tim..."
"We're very confident we're going to be able to deliver several hundred million doses next year."
"Thank you for your efforts, and we all stand ready on both sides of the aisle to help you do what you need to do to make sure we have the production."
"We just want to make sure we stay on track to get all of these shots into Americans' arms by the summertime."