"I think it is remarkable that Members of this Committee are now chastised by the Chair for expressing concerns..."
"Republican concerns with this nominee are directly tied solely to your extensive written record, period, full stop."
"I believe that there is a path to get it done. That is why I have got on the bill, and that is why I am going to work 24/7 to get it out of this Congress."
"We need to work together to support our tribes effectively."
"They deserve to be recognized."
"I hope as we go through this process that you all will understand the importance of this to the Lumbee people."
"I was happy to hear that Cherry Point was picked as one of the Employment Navigator and Partnership Program sites."
"VET TEC is another program that I am excited about."
"I think it is a well-intentioned bill. However, in your opening testimony, I think one of the statements you made, VA's existing resources to provide dental care are at or near full capacity."
"The American people elected him. And now it almost seems like these are not things that we should consider for any nominees coming before the Committee."
"Because I`d kind of like to know how much money they intend to spend. And they don`t want to say that because I think when they do, the American people are going to be the first ones to object to it. ..."