"The recurrent flooding that we are already living with poses a severe national security risk."
"So, we have program where people think they are eligible when 96 percent of them are in fact not eligible."
"if a student applies and is denied, it is probably the student's fault. But if 99 percent are denied it is the program's fault."
"In the meanwhile, obviously we need a change in the program."
"I hope that we can all agree that while religious liberty remains a fundamental value, it cannot and should not be used as a weapon to cause harm to others, but rather as a shield to protect civil rig..."
"If I could just elaborate slightly, you do not really need to wait 10 years to determine when a miner has been in the mines 5 years and he has PMF that you might want to wait another 10 years, because..."
"Our concern was it didn't appear to be consistent with the statutory requirements that they have complete inspections without serious violations."
"We sent you several oversight letters about the situation where Affinity Mine had been put on a pattern of violation sanctions."
"President Roberts, you are aware of the reporting by Howard Berkes of National Public Radio about the epidemic of progressive massive fibrosis that really brings us here today."
"Congress has a responsibility to explore innovative strategies that provide more students the support they need to complete college and reach their full potential."
"Students of color also suffer disproportionately lower graduation rates."