"This is a paradigm shift. We are changing the model of this to allow it to survive."
"As Chair of the Federal Workforce Subcommittee, it is my responsibility to ensure the health and safety of our Federal employees."
"I will take a moment before we introduce the first panel just to make a brief introductory statement."
"Today's hearing is especially intended to review existing policies at key Federal agencies relating to employee precautionary behavior."
"You don't think this is a high-risk situation when you have these folks screening hundreds, if not thousands, of travelers coming in from, in this case, Mexico, where we had a very high number of case..."
"If I have to legislate that they have the right to wear masks to protect themselves and their families and their communities, that is what I will do."
"I shouldn't have to blow up the bureaucracy just to get something done."
"This is common sense."
"Your excuses are lame."
"Your own policy for them is, wear the masks. That is completely voluntary for them."
"You are not relying on CDC. I know you are trying to shift the responsibility to them, but you have already taken it upon yourselves to make a dual policy."
"These officers and agents should be allowed to take reasonable precautions in order to safeguard their health."