I am actually very excited to be talking about apprenticeships and trades education because I am a former tradesperson.

Thank you to Mr. Donald Trump for calling this hearing today as it demonstrates the House GOP and Donald Trump's continued attacks on our institutions and on our democracy.

It is an effort to undermine our democracy, to diminish Donald Trump's own two impeachments.

It is very odd to be having what appears to be a New York City County and City Council meeting in the chambers of the House Natural Resources Committee.

It was, in fact, the city of New York that requested this lease. It was not the Federal Government.

I think our public lands helps us create unity in this country.

I mean, it is really outrageous when you think about it that folks are putting profits over the health and livelihoods and well-being of our family members.

So, Mr. Chairman, I am grateful that we are having this hearing. We desperately need to regulate and to address this issue because, as Representative Bush said, literally, lives depend on it.

It is important that the American people know how important this is for tackling prescription drug costs.

It is to line the pockets of private corporations. This is not about healthcare.

It was meant to keep millions of Americans from falling through the crack.

the GDP for the United States is on the rise.