"I think the number one job of the Federal Government, in my personal opinion, is to keep the country safe."
"I am supportive of initially defueling Red Hill to a level that supports our surge requirements."
"I am somewhat concerned that any long-term effort to entirely defuel Red Hill will have some significant national security consequences."
"I certainly share the chairman's concern on really getting to the bottom of who is in charge, who is accountable."
"The Navy is going to proceed with defueling, in compliance with the order."
"A coordinated Federal effort, in partnership with the private industry, I certainly believe, is needed to help close these gaps."
"Scientific research is determining that not all PFAS chemicals entail the same risks."
"PFAS makes possible many of the products that power our everyday lives."
"Over the last five years, my home state has been severely impacted by intense hurricane seasons."
"We in Florida are very familiar with extreme weather events."
"All 50 states are impacted by windstorm hazards such as tornadoes, tropical storms, hurricanes, and thunderstorms."