"The LIFT Act ignores all of that work, in my opinion."
"So you said throughout the States, as well."
"And folks, these are American citizens, and we want to help them, obviously."
"While technology can be amazing in keeping us all connected, when it comes to substitution for interpersonal communications, we are all at a loss."
"I believe this hearing can serve as an important alarm bell for safely reopening our schools."
"The alternative is catastrophic, unfortunately."
"Still we are all alarmed by recent contradictory statements to the science behind these commitments."
"There are a ton of costs associated with keeping the schools closed."
"We have seen throughout this pandemic that telehealth services have provided a critical lifeline for millions of Americans, especially seniors."
"I appreciate it. And I look forward to working with you for our constituents and, well, the whole country."
"I am really looking forward to working also with the Republican leader, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, my great friend."
"I would like to congratulate again you, Madam Chair, for another term leading this great subcommittee."