"This lack of qualified applicants is commonly referred to as the skills gap."
"I thank everyone for coming, and good morning. I call this hearing to order."
"During times of economic growth, small businesses struggle to compete with large corporations in attracting qualified candidates."
"Manufacturing is arguably the industry most affected by the skills gap."
"I think the cure to that, besides helping people, is get more people to work, because I think people want to work."
"Unfortunately, the way to--as Mr. Eiding was saying, the way to really help individuals stay clean..."
"I have to remind everybody that marijuana is still illegal..."
"I think it is important that we constantly talk about and remind everybody that they are American citizens too."
"I had the honor of visiting Puerto Rico last week."
"If 702 is walked back, we will, in effect, be starting to rebuild the wall that existed before 9/11."
"Thank you for what you do. I know it is not easy."