"this is the number-one issue that I hear about in my state."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman and thank you to Ranking Member Tomkus [sic]--Shimkus for holding today's hearing."
"There is agreement that the CFATS program needs to continue, needs to continue long term."
"I think all of us can remember where we were on September 11th."
"I especially want to acknowledge Representative Kelly for her leadership in this important issue."
"we, as a country, want to be improving, not just maintaining or going backwards."
"I want you to know we have not forgotten."
"this hearing is vital. And we want you to know that we see you, we hear you, you are our family."
"Thank you, Madam Chairwoman. And thank you so much to the panel. A special note of thanks to the parents, and especially Ms. Ellis."
"There is no better way to honor him than standing up for families and children across our country."
"Holding the patients harmless should be the crux of any legislative solution that Congress puts forward."