We are better off when we hear community concerns at the beginning of the process rather than at the end.

We help make the rules for the country, and we do not do this by ourselves.

Public engagement can build trust, it can increase public buy-in, can help resolve issues, can help prevent litigation, and ultimately it can save time and money.

I usually default to the golden rule, and I think in this case it's a pretty good guide as well.

I think that's disgraceful.

justice delayed is justice denied.

Hallelujah.

If I had known--as you know, the breadth of the issues that we cover in this Committee are enormous. It is impossible for any of us to fully master each of them.

We are delighted to be able to move the legislation today.

I will support Chairman Hanson's nomination.

I am pleased to support this legislation.