Diana DeGette

Drilling there would cause lower birth rates and threaten migrations, risking everything we hold dear.

The survival of the Gwich'in depends on the survival of this herd.

I will tell you that it doesn't make sense, and we should protect the Arctic Refuge Coastal Plain, not hand it over to the highest corporate bidder.

There is absolutely no need to open the Arctic Refuge to oil and gas drilling.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

But they didn't talk to you beforehand?

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

The number of cases it referred to the Department of Justice, the lowest since 1976.