"this is more than just about money, this is a dignity question."
"I believe certainly in the case of New York that some of those funds need to be spent to help New Jersey Transit and regional rail networks bring people into the city."
"if there is not Federal investment, if there is not a policy that is based on the American people sharing this burden in an equitable way, aren't we in effect having that impact on our fellow American..."
"But I do think we are very, very keenly in need of the significant Federal role in transportation and infrastructure."
"I absolutely get that New York has a problem and that they need to look for solutions to address that problem."
"We often pause to thank veterans for their service in uniform. We do not often enough appreciate their service to us out of uniform."
"If today is an average day, as you well know, 20 veterans, servicemembers, reservists and members of the National Guard will die by suicide."
"Each year, through no fault of their own, in my state, in our state, these folks owe an extra $420 million."
"It is abhorrent that some treatment centers and recovery housing operators engage in bad practices."
"Thank you to Chairs Pallone and Eshoo for working to defend the Affordable Care Act and lower drug prices."
"I hope this committee will join me in closely monitoring the development of recovery housing guidelines."