John Sarbanes: “This is an important function that our committee plays. We take it seriously.”

They want to be on the field of their democracy. They want to feel like they have some power within their own democracy.

Are you looking at ways to redesign core features like the ones I mentioned to be less manipulative--excuse me--and addictive for users, and can you commit to making some of those modifications here today?

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding her time. I thank Chair Westerman and his staff for working with Congressman Mfume and the whole Maryland delegation over the last few months. It has been a pleasure. I appreciate very much the work to…

I thank the chairman for yielding and recognizing me. Madam Chair, I rise in strong opposition to the Republicans' energy bill. I have deep concerns about this package overall in terms of its attack on our bedrock environmental laws. As a…