Not only is that an unacceptable way to receive a response, but it was also unsatisfactory--it was light on details.

We are concerned that, had we not requested a meeting at Chemawa, we would not have gotten that response.

Mr. Tahsuda took full responsibility for this 'gag rule,' but did not apologize for its negative effects.

We are seeking basic information about the operation of a school that deserves to be taken seriously.

I think this is an extraordinary disservice to dozens of workers who have been killed by commercial uses of this chemical.

I am the Chair of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, and we had hoped to have you here for our hearing that we had on the border separations.

Did you talk to the Attorney General, or anybody else, about that?

So you didn't register an objection to it at that time?

So this policy, let's be clear, the Attorney General, on April 6th, announced zero tolerance.

But they didn't talk to you beforehand?

But when did they start taking the kids from the parents?

I really think it is important. But I need--when we look at certainty, we need to make sure that we are putting the rights of the consumers and of access first that is what I really think.

I want to thank the witnesses for their participation in this hearing and I want to remind Members...

We want to know exactly what this administration is doing to once again stop the spread of this highly contagious disease.

We, as a nation--to stop the spread of these deadly diseases--have to address the root cause of the problem.

If there was ever one topic that should transcend politics or party lines, this should be it.

I really thank you for recognizing Dr. Fauci. He really is a true treasure, and we are always happy to see him.

I am deeply troubled by the role digital media plays in perpetuating myths and fears regarding measles.

What we accomplished less than 20 years ago in eliminating this disease was truly amazing.

On behalf of the American people, it is this committee's job to ensure that our public health agencies are doing everything they can to prevent the spread of this disease.

But it was initiated under the Obama administration.

I continue to be worried that the 2019 numbers will reflect civil penalties against a large variety of polluters.

the total number of civil cases it initiated is the lowest since 1982.

The investigation was initiated during the Obama administration.

The EPA assessed polluters a total of $69 million in civil penalties -- $69 million. That is the lowest level of penalties assessed to polluters since the EPA created the Office of Enforcement over 20 years ago in 1994.