"It is important that offshore wind, like any infrastructure, be sited responsibly to minimize the impact on other affected industries and on the natural environment."
"It is exciting. I will accept that applause on behalf of my wonderful wife, who deserves all of the applause."
"Ensuring that wildland firefighters, who put their lives at risk each and every day to protect our constituents, are paid a fair salary, receive lifesaving benefits, and have access to affordable hous..."
"Representative Tokuda's Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act will help support ongoing efforts to address the fungal disease attacking native Ohia trees in Hawaii."
"I think that is a significant step in the right direction that moves us closer to the balance."
"I hope we can work toward bipartisan solutions to address our shared concerns regarding reduced wildfire risk."
"We need to have an all-hands-on-deck approach to support our rural communities and the wildland firefighting workforce."
"I am delighted to see that one of my bills is included in today's agenda, the Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnership Act of 2023."
"I am thankful for this opportunity, and look forward to your questions."
"I have been beating the drum here in Congress, of course, for years with respect to the comprehensive reforms that I think we need to get done, as described and articulated in my bill, the Tim's Act."
"I thank the Chairman. And I see Mr. Curtis is back, so hopefully he can defend the propriety of that goatee I was challenging earlier."