Andre Carson actually said...

"Thank you, Chairman. Great words. Good morning, everyone, and welcome to today's hearing."

"I am very pleased to return as ranking member of the subcommittee and, like Chairman Barletta, I look forward to continuing the good working relationship that we both share."

"Ensuring timely and efficient emergency response whenever and wherever disaster strikes is critical."

"In order to ensure ready responders, we must make certain that adequate programs are available and that sufficient access is available to those training programs."