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Brian Schatz

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Brian Emanuel Schatz is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Hawaii since December 26, 2012. A member of the Democratic Party, Schatz has focused on issues such as climate change, healthcare, and education during his time in office. He succeeded Daniel Akaka and has been an advocate for renewable energy and environmental protection, reflecting Hawaii's unique ecological challenges and opportunities.

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Mar 23, 2023

Every member on this committee knows the importance of stable bridges, efficient airports, and safe cars.

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Mar 23, 2023

I think you have the wisdom of having come from the Legislative Branch and also just understanding that whatever thicket of processes and procedures and rules and laws that you inherited is not your fault.

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Mar 23, 2023

I know you appreciate the importance of infrastructure and housing in your home State, and we have already talked about some of these priorities.

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Mar 23, 2023

Thank you for your testimony today. Thank you for your partnership with this committee.

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Mar 23, 2023

We just want your agency to work better and I know you do, too.

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Mar 23, 2023

the model here is the DOD, right. The DOD doesn't get to have an opinion necessarily about climate action

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Mar 23, 2023

Thank you for your testimony today. Thank you for your partnership with this committee.

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Mar 23, 2023

I look forward to getting a top line agreement in the next month allowing us to develop a balanced bipartisan bill that recognizes our country's serious housing challenges.

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Mar 23, 2023

On a bipartisan basis, we made the right decision to fix our aging infrastructure and begin taking steps to adapt to climate change.

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Mar 23, 2023

the model here is the DOD, right. The DOD doesn't get to have an opinion necessarily about climate action

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Mar 23, 2023

Buy American has been the law of the land since 1933, but for far too long, past Administrations have found a way to get around it. Not anymore.

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Mar 23, 2023

The Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program created by Vice Chair Collins has reduced the number of homeless youth by 25 percent since 2017.

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Mar 23, 2023

But this progress will end if we enact the House Majority proposal to return to 2022 funding levels.

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Mar 23, 2023

But we face a reversal of that commitment--we do face a reversal of that commitment if we entertain the House majority proposal to return to 2022 funding levels.

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Mar 23, 2023

Every member on this committee knows the importance of stable bridges, efficient airports, and safe cars.

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Mar 23, 2023

This is a safety question and there should be standards across the industry.

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Mar 23, 2023

Now we need that same bipartisan strength to sustain those ongoing infrastructure investments--and to make progress on safety regulations that protect Americans driving, flying, walking, riding--and counting--on that infrastructure.

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Mar 23, 2023

Buy American has been the law of the land since 1933, but for far too long, past Administrations have found a way to get around it. Not anymore.

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Mar 23, 2023

It'd be one thing if we're having a conversation about fiscal discipline or whatever it is, but the way to exert fiscal discipline is to have a program, have accountability not just to spend the money after a bunch of suffering.

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Mar 23, 2023

It'd be one thing if we're having a conversation about fiscal discipline or whatever it is, but the way to exert fiscal discipline is to have a program, have accountability not just to spend the money after a bunch of suffering.

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Mar 23, 2023

I think you have the wisdom of having come from the Legislative Branch and also just understanding that whatever thicket of processes and procedures and rules and laws that you inherited is not your fault.

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Mar 23, 2023

On a bipartisan basis, we made the right decision to fix our aging infrastructure and begin taking steps to adapt to climate change.

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Mar 23, 2023

We very much look forward to discussing your sustained focus on safety, equity, and climate at the Department.

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Mar 23, 2023

This is a safety question and there should be standards across the industry.

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Mar 23, 2023

Former Chairman Leahy established a Rapid Rehousing Program for survivors of domestic violence that has helped more than 50,000 people get out of harm and into stability.

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