"Both Presidents of these HBCUs, Shaw and St. Aug's, said that they simply do not have some of the infrastructure and the equipment to do that kind of research."
"I represent the 2d District in North Carolina, which is the Research Triangle area, and we are a very STEM-focused area."
"This is an important issue, and it is worth all of our time, not just today but going forward."
"Congress needs to be much more robust in what it--how it exercises its powers."
"This stems directly from xenophobic Federal policies."
"These individuals, whether they were born here or came to North Carolina as immigrants, are an essential part of the Research Triangle's workforce and community."
"Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, several of my constituents of Asian descent have reported racist incidents."
"Today tornadoes are predicted in my district, and having a resilient energy grid, and a modern energy grid, is so, so important."
"Thank you so much, and thank you, Madam Chairwoman, for having this important hearing, and in such a timely way."
"In addition to the other provisions of H.R. 1, LDF supports early voting in Federal elections."
"The EPA is failing to do its job to protect us."