"this government has to do all it can to help small businesses get through this tough time."
"As homeowners nationwide face possible health and environmental risks from Chinese-made drywall products, it is my hope that the oversight of this Committee will again spur action on an important issu..."
"But, because I am chairing a Small Business hearing at the same time, let me just say, Mr. Chairman, that I have received numerous, numerous contacts to my office, given that we believe that the State..."
"it is an important job to get done and get done correctly."
"We can help them in Congress in any number of ways."
"We respectfully request that the Committee include $2 million for the CPSC to fully investigate and evaluate the defective drywall."
"He himself has testified to me that the door hinges and shower heads and metal objects in his home are turning black. They are corroding inside of the home."
"President Obama has made this one of his top priorities."
"Thank you Chairman Rockefeller and Ranking Member Hutchison, for calling this oversight hearing on the health and product safety issues related to foreign manufactured drywall products."
"I would also thank the Committee for allowing Randy Noel, a representative of the Louisiana Homebuilders to testify today."
"We thank Senators Nelson and Landrieu for bringing attention to the issue through the introduction of S. 739, the Drywall Safety Act of 2009."