"This is a national security threat and a blow to America's ability to lead in green technology."
"Wow. Well, Madam Chair, it looks to me like China has a competitive advantage in the rare earth mineral market, which is essential for the production and manufacturing of electric vehicles."
"Well, thank you, Madam Chair."
"I want to be very clear. Republicans do not oppose electric vehicles."
"Instead, today's hearing is an attempt to find more ways to spend taxpayer dollars and expand the reach of the Federal Government."
"the Oversight Committee's role is to determine waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in the Federal Government."
"we don't believe that the government can efficiently run healthcare."
"HBCUs were established during a dark period of segregation in the United States to provide access to higher education for Black Americans."
"All Americans who attend institutions of higher education should be able to pursue their studies in a safe environment."
"We strongly hope to read very soon that you all have made an arrest or arrests with these suspects..."
"For Pete Buttigieg, who is Secretary of Transportation, to say go out and buy an electric car is disconnected from reality."
"Americans are still reliant on oil and gas. Our constituents need them to drive their cars and heat and power their homes and businesses."