"One of the things when we’re approaching Martin Luther King, and one of the deadly sins in our country is that loud voice of silence, where people, good people sit on the sideline and allow those who ..."
"It should be just as popular as a presidential election."
"I urge the Committee to continue supporting the ongoing work of the Corps for testing HAB controls and encouraging continued interagency cooperation."
"It is important that the Corps has the funds and flexibility to implement these necessary programs."
"As you all know too well, across the country, our water infrastructure is failing."
"In this year's Water Resources Development Act, it is critical to my constituents that we address flood control mitigation efforts."
"This is about inflicting harm on human beings."
"We just passed the most transformational transportation investment in infrastructure that we've had since the new deal."
"We need the ERA so that women can achieve our full potential."
"As the only Member of Congress who worked an entire career in the United States Postal Service, I continue to be alarmed by efforts taken to undermine the service element of this great institution."
"By undermining the agency's mission to provide prompt and efficient services, it'll do little but to chip away at the bedrock of this community, this service."
"So, the question is, if we don't stand up as Members of Congress who have oversight, who's going to fight for the people?"