I want to ensure that the rhetoric here is met by real action that reflects the seriousness of this crisis.

It is created by evil scientists in a laboratory somewhere.

we may not need a big brand new government program to make meaningful change.

I'm pleased we are all in agreement that the state of our Nation's infrastructure is unacceptable and that we owe it to our constituents to make meaningful upgrades.

I am very grateful for your testimonies today.

I agree that we should consider expansion, or at a minimum, the continuation of the highly successful TIGER grant program.

This opioid issue, the grip of that addiction has been a huge challenge.

I think that would be great just because, again, we have a lot of people with talent, skill, and interest in serving their country who may not want to come work for the government, but we really need their skill and their insight.

I rise today, honored to speak after my colleague from New Hampshire and joining my other colleagues in opposing the nomination of Oklahoma attorney general Scott Pruitt to serve as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency…

We know over the last few years we have seen several troubling incidents of violence in these so-called nonsterile areas.

I think a lack of resources for PreCheck and TSA, generally, may serve as a disincentive for travelers to sign up for the program.

I wanted to start, Ms. Day, if I could, because I do understand that in your testimony, you brought up the need for the TSA Pre3 program to be fully supported and expanded.