"It is very important to talk about the Federal Protective Service and all that they do to keep us safe in our Federal buildings."
"It's apparent that as a result there are numerous vulnerabilities that need to be addressed."
"I said then we need to do what we can to extend that authority."
"Among my many concerns is that, even though the FPS has sent thousands of these assessments to Federal agencies, many of their recommendations have just been ignored."
"Mongolia is a neighbor that we need in a kind of unfriendly part of the world, and they have an opportunity to do independent foreign policy."
"I have worked a lot with the Appropriations Committee to highlight the importance of including the Mongolian language."
"We have heard a lot about democratic backsliding and in Europe... But it's not limited there."
"I was proud to join you and the Federal Transit Administration when we announced the $150 million that we got from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the Maryland Parkway Corridor."
"Investments in mitigation are proven to save money. Every one dollar invested in mitigation results in up to $13 saved post-disaster."
"Proactive mitigation strategies are necessary to build resilience before disasters, so communities have a chance to bounce back."
"Climate change and the related severe weather events have changed the disaster landscape and are devastating communities nationwide."