"We have an opportunity in this Congress to move forward on a bipartisan proposal."
"The tax gap is huge, and we really need to deal with it."
"just having something is better than nothing."
"I want to get your view of how important it is for us to restore islands such as Poplar Island or Blackwater Wildlife Refuge."
"We did talk about the mentorship programs and the limitations that are there with the way that it has been merged with the Protege program."
"Biodiversity is critically important to the Chesapeake Bay."
"We have lost a lot of wetlands in the Chesapeake Bay through development and through sea level increases."
"Poplar Island environmental restorations cost more up front, but they save us money over a longer period of time."
"The American Jobs Plan is really a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make a significant investment in the infrastructure of our Nation."
"I would invite members of the Committee to join me to visit Poplar Island and see first hand how we have restored biodiversity in reclaiming the Bay."
"I want to thank all of you for joining on this important and timely hearing on the role the Federal Government must play in supporting minority and women-owned businesses."