"I had serious concerns that our nation wouldn't return to our pre-pandemic unemployment levels."
"Well, I would think some of the overall--this big increase you asked for in the overall budget, maybe there are some ways to justify this $2.2 billion to fill some of those gaps."
"We need to be sure that people understand that. That there are seasonal jobs, where, if you don't have the seasonal workers ready to come in and take the seasonal jobs then the jobs for other people t..."
"Thank you, Chair Murray."
"That is a better answer, than we are not going to spend it. What are you planning?"
"I believe we can work together to find consensus on the Department's budget."
"I want to say to that, Secretary, there is a reason that we had the veterans set aside in some of these areas."
"Inflation is an invisible tax that takes its toll on every American."
"We cannot spend our way out of inflation; instead, we must exercise fiscal responsibility."
"We need to continue working together to ensure everyone who has a mental or behavioral health issue can get the treatment they need and when they need it."
"As I reflect on my time here working on behalf of Missourians and for our country, I am proud to say I have worked to strengthen our education programs that provide the most opportunities to every Ame..."