"I would like to understand where you were prior to that executive order."
"I applaud the exhaustive work that has been done on trying to reconcile this issue to find a solution that balances public safety and patient access."
"Previous CFTC Chairmen have indicated support for funding some or all of the agency's costs with user fees."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman."
"We simply cannot afford to go backwards in food safety, and the proposal before us would lead us in that direction, I am afraid."
"I am asking that the National Park Service Construction Account be funded to $252 million from $215 in last year's budget."
"I always agreed with our former colleague, Congressman Sam Farr of California, in categorizing the CFTC as a financial first responder."
"As you know, shortly after taking office, President Trump issued a series of executive orders related to regulations and government operations."
"I was somewhat shocked at this finding because compliance with Buy American is critically important to our farmers."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. This is my first hearing in my capacity as the new ranking member..."
"Last year, I raised the issue of diversity within USDA."