"They are part of an effort to deny Americans who live in Washington the right to participate in representative government."
"Gun violence is now the leading cause of death for children under 18, surpassing car accidents, pediatric cancer, and contagious diseases."
"You see, that is what Pence gets for not doing what he was told by Donald Trump."
"Doesn't women's health warrant even a single hearing under these crisis conditions?"
"The Constitution does not allow any of this because Section 4 of Article IV says that the validity of the public debt shall not be questioned."
"I wonder if second guessing the elected leadership of Washington, DC. is really the most urgent priority for the U.S. Congress today."
"Instead, we have gathered today to hold a second hearing to micromanage the local affairs of Washington, DC."
"I have only been here for five months, but I have seen House Democrats sponsor numerous gun reform and gun violence legislation."
"I would love to submit for the record... called the 'Atlas Dogma: The Trump Administration's Embrace of a Dangerous and Discredited Herd Immunity Via Mass Infection Strategy.'"
"Some people are contrasting natural immunity with vaccination, but actually, natural immunity is, well, natural."
"The administration embraced this massive infection strategy promoted by pandemic advisor, Scott Atlas."