This is a fundamental problem with emergency management philosophy is that you report only to a bottom line and to the governor, and that the voice of the people are eliminated in this process.

You screwed up, and you messed up people's lives.

But you communicated with him that there was a water issue in the City of Flint.

I have dedicated 25 years of my life to public service. And this issue has created anxiety, sadness, frustration...

I am infuriated that someone made the deliberate decision not to treat this water when the primacy or the responsibility of drinking water rests with the State.

We believe that the primary responsibility for what happened in Flint rests with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.

And at no time did anyone ask the question. So how do we know how to fix it if no one ever asked why would we in America in 2016 with you being in charge, and you signed the contract, regardless of who initiated it, and people in Flint…

I feel that the governor should have listened more to the people of Flint and been less trusting of EPA and MDEQ.

I would like to know that question myself, how this decision was made to not follow the law.

My amendment will ensure that our public water systems and waterways which are used for public recreation will be protected from an estimated 4,000 tons of lead that are contaminating our ponds and streams from lost fishing tackle. My…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 5- minute vote on the motion to recommit will be followed by a 5-minute vote on the passage of the bill, if…

I am opposed in its current form. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mrs. Lawrence moves to recommit the bill H.R. 2406 to the Committee on Natural Resources with instructions…

I want to say that the crisis in Flint demands action. I ran for Congress after serving as a mayor because I felt strongly that our government has a responsibility. When you ask for a vote, you are asking for the trust in our government…

Breaking down those barriers must be a priority in every agency that seeks to provide export assistance to our small firms.

It seems a common theme of the time that it takes to get a license. I think you mentioned 60 days.

If we are to achieve the goals set forth in the National Export Incentive of doubling exports and creating new jobs, we must remove existing burdens which constrain the success of our small businesses.

The strength of America's small business is unquestionable. They drive American exports, with 97 percent of U.S. exporters being small and midsize companies.

I stand before you today a true Michigan girl, born and raised in the city of Detroit, having traveled and been in public service for over 25 years in multiple capacities. Today I had the opportunity, after calling for a hearing to…

I just wanted to, before I start my questions, just state that heart disease and stroke kill one in three women, more than all the cancers combined.

Do not bet on science. Bet on management.

I want to just emphasize something, and we can't say this enough.

We all share responsibility in the Flint water crisis, whether it's the city, the State, or the Federal Government.

I want to be clear about that.

Every American has the right to three basic needs from their government: clean air to breathe, safe food to eat, and air that they can breathe that will not harm their bodies.

I also want to say, when we were saying that the EPA had not showed up until this last week...