"We want our small businesses to be the engine of our economy, and to hear you say that it is a green light for change for us."
"do not forget about us. Our rural hospitals, our rural schools are just as important, and we need to protect that."
"every household matters, whether you are in Grand Marais, Baudette, Minnesota, or Willmar, Minnesota, rural areas, they matter."
"rural broadband, it is not a luxury anymore. It is a necessity for people."
"The bottom line is the best legislation comes from you folks, and to hear this in the Small Business."
"We are here, and should be here, to make sure that Main Street America, and as I say, Main Street Minnesota, succeeds."
"We all know child care is a pressing issue for many individuals in my district, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of this conversation this morning."
"Congress should not perpetrate this inequity."
"Opportunity Zones are a huge deal for Northern Minnesota. With over 30 Opportunity Zones in my district alone, we are making sure rural America knows and that rural America matters."
"Many of these drivers are immigrants, middle-class parents taking on a second job, students saving for college, and maybe a retiree making some spending money."
"I think that I just want to echo--Madam Chair, you talked about safety being the number one priority."
"Today we are going to learn about some of the challenges and opportunities faced by our Nation's commuter railroads."