"I want to commend the subcommittee for moving quickly to gather information and educate the public about the coronavirus epidemic that originated in China and has now spread to countries around the world, including our own."
"The coronavirus will not ask any person's partisan affiliation before infecting them. There is no Democratic or Republican approach to fighting infectious disease; only sound and unsound measures."
"I think we, as a country and as a State, are--really need to look at options we can do to make sure people can have paid sick leave."
"I think it is important to get a coordinated response out."
"I was pleased to hear last week's panel of witnesses agree with the President's selection of the Vice President to lead the coronavirus task force."
"I am not here to make excuses, I am not here to explain away things."
"We must ensure that science and expertise guide our actions, not fear, wishful thinking, or politics."
"There is simply no reason, none, why the United States lags behind nations like South Korea and Singapore in protecting its people."
"But the 3,000 are the ones that you all deemed to be the highest risk in the country."
"If we enacted that budget, as presented to us, would Americans be more or less safe?"
"Have you, FEMA director reached out to the people in Tennessee to offer assistance?"