"The technology race with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is not one the United States can afford to lose."
"The national security threat that DeepSeek — a CCP-affiliated company — poses to the United States is alarming."
"I am really pleased that we are holding this hearing today regarding trade preference programs that of course are due to lapse in 2025."
"As we think about, how do we win the strategic competition against the CCP and China, particularly in Africa, I think you do that on the economic front."
"I think it was Ms. Phillips that said 64 percent of folks live paycheck to paycheck."
"Make no mistake about it, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act jump-started an economic boom in this country pre-COVID."
"the sudden change in policy without any consultation with Congress represents a troubling trend to walk back American leadership."
"Timely access to lifesaving medications is essential to safeguarding patient health."
"I believe tribal child support programs should have the same tools and information access as state programs."
"It is imperative that the United States continue to make clear that we stand with Israel, our number-one ally in the Middle East."
"It is infuriating and unbelievable and really sad to see the rise in anti-Semitism and targeted, hateful speech occurring across the United States."
"The greatest country in the world should not have as many children who are poor and in poverty."