"I would say that's a number 1 priority. Why are they taking so long?"
"I think that is the biggest concern is, you know, kind of a double standard here when Iowans and Americans are having to go through the process of getting a real ID in the next year."
"I want to make sure we are being efficient, as efficient as possible."
"I just wanted to say thank you today for your continued partnership because just a couple of weeks ago, FEMA announced an additional $15 million to Linn County for derecho response."
"We know that investment in disaster mitigation brings stronger terms on investment. Right? A dollar spent can really return on that investment saving both taxpayer dollars and lives."
"I certainly appreciate that. And, I know we want to make sure we are targeting to communities that maybe have been overlooked in the past."
"Well, I certainly appreciate that. And I see my time has expired. So, Madam Chair, I yield back."
"I appreciate that, and I completely understand what you are saying about making sure that we are-- we are trying to make sure that fraud is not rampant."
"There are clearly a lot of impressive happenings at the DOT--innovations, as we have heard already today, to help with global competitiveness, investment in rural development."
"Work with my office on the National Heritage Maritime Program to ensure that ships like the USS The Sullivans get the necessary restorations that they need."
"Ensuring that HUD is supporting our rural communities is a top priority for me."
"These rising costs, I do believe, are the result of Democrats overspending in Congress."