"And finally, that Russia benefits from the U.S. investigating Ukraine, which was made clear through public testimony before your committee."
"The President had a good faith belief there were some significant Ukrainian officials----"
"Third, there is evidence that Russia perpetrated the allegation that Ukraine interfered in our 2016 elections."
"President Trump has tried to interfere in both the Ukraine investigation and Special Counsel Mueller's investigation."
"He publicly called the whistleblower a, quote, 'disgrace to our country.'"
"this Congress and this committee has an obligation to ensure that the law is enforced."
"We cannot let the enormity of the issue overwhelm us, we must start addressing this problem immediately."
"That's why I'm a member of the New Dems Climate Task Force. Our goal is to put forth an ambitious pro-climate AND pro-market agenda."
"Climate change has a price, and this legislation makes sure that big polluters are the ones paying it."
"Returning revenue from carbon fees directly to the people as carbon dividends--payments to every person--would transform carbon pricing from a regressive policy into a progressive one."
"Carbon pricing isn't the only answer to the Climate Crisis but one of the most effective tools to meeting the goals of the IPCC."
"Thank you for your leadership in hosting this important hearing."