"Democrats and Republicans can both agree a focus on early childhood development is very important."
"the Build Back Better bill that sits over in the Senate right now was green lit by Democrats on this Committee."
"I think we really undervalue how big a threat inflation is to every single working American and every retired American."
"America is on the brink of a recession, which would do more harm to families than anything else we could be discussing."
"Miigwech to you, Senator Smith, for making this possible."
"Miigwech to you, Senator Smith, for joining with Senator Klobuchar in supporting our FY 2023 request for congressionally-directed spending."
"Our people, our water, fish, and wild rice must not be treated as collateral damage to be sacrificed in the name of pursuing what some call green economic development."
"We were quite pleased when Congress agreed to fund our FY 2022 request as supported by Senators Smith and Klobuchar."
"Our Democrat colleagues are holding this hearing to take a victory lap that which shows just how of touch they are."
"Inflation has risen 12.2 percent since Joe Biden took the oath of office."
"Many of these made it more rewarding to stay out of the work force in 2021 than seek gainful employment, worsening the labor and supply chain problems we see today."