"the legislation before us streamlining natural gas pipelines appears to suffer and to offer a solution in search of a problem."
"a recurring theme in all of these bills is that the environmental protection concerns are given a backseat in order to expedite applications for both natural gas pipelines and hydropower licenses."
"Mr. Chairman, I began this hearing with some very serious concerns about the status of our chairman, Fred Upton. Have you heard, is he all right?"
"Absolutely. Americans live mobile first lives. From your description of the legislation, it is encouraging Government to recognize that."
"I am concerned that just identifying new spectrum isn't enough. It takes far too long for entities to gain access to spectrum."
"It is my hope that we can follow up on the bipartisan agreement that was initiated last session."
"It is important that as we embark on this path of upgrading our Nation's energy infrastructure that we do so in a way that is responsible, environmentally conscious."
"These protections may one day mean the difference in saving one's property, livelihood, or even life."
"My question is in relation to Mr. Bell. Mr. Bell, my office received a letter from the National Urban League which, in part, noted the importance of job training and workforce development programs as ..."
"I am always--most of my life I have always been a fighter for those who don't have a voice, those who are marginalized, those who have little respect."
"There should be some consensus, some real input, which we did not have."
"First of all, I am a strong union supporter."