"I regret that is not the tone from the majority. They have described these important programs as a frivolous spending spree."
"I understand that most of our Republican House colleagues voted against these landmark laws."
"These huge investments are necessary to take on the unprecedented challenges that our country faces, from climate change to healthcare costs to competition in global markets."
"We cannot allow the risk of imperfection in these programs to paralyze them as bridges crumble, as manufacturing lines stall for want of microchips, as the climate becomes increasingly hostile for our..."
"the minority intends to make sure that there is no waste, fraud, or abuse in these programs"
"I was pleased to see that, as part of these bills, there was an increase in funding for inspector generals' offices, for the most part, and to do this work, because I think it is important work."
"I was dismayed to hear that you did not receive the funding that you need to do your job. And I was pleased to hear that at least some of that funding is included in President Biden's budget this year..."
"I appreciate that."
"It is a little embarrassing for someone like me, who is trying to tell colleagues around the world that we need to have robust oversight, that the U.S. Congress is actually having an oversight hearing..."
"I would suggest, Madam Chair, that we actually have hearings directed at specific programs."
"We have even reduced staffing at some of these agencies to a really dangerous level."
"the EPA agrees with that, and they are working hard to ensure that every dollar counts."