"Cesspool conversion is a very big issue in many of our communities across our country, and I would say especially in rural America."
"Making sure that it is in an accessible format is critical so we make sure, as you said, the money flows to where it is most needed right now."
"I am particularly concerned about representation from our AANHPI (Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander) communities, geographically isolated communities like many that we find in Hawaii..."
"I hope this committee will join me in applauding his courage and his service to his country."
"I only ask that our witnesses here today consider a whole-of-government approach as we define and strengthen our relationship with both Okinawa and Hawaii."
"We appreciate your consideration of the immense positive impact SNAP has on the lives of millions of Americans as well as its beneficial impact on the national economy and our nation's long-term finan..."
"I agree we need to do better."
"We are talking about lives being in danger. We are talking about discrimination and hate racism in our country."
"I appreciate all of you being here today."
"Clearly you folks have not updated the survey."
"One loss is too many. But when you focus in on the fact that 93 of the 96 that we lost were not vaccinated, I have to tell you the fact that we now do not make it mandatory gives me great pause for th..."