"It is time that we put pen to paper, roll up our sleeves and convert bold ideas into actionable policy changes."
"In order to adequately address this crisis, we must aggressively tackle the root causes, the risks, the economic impact and public health hazards that climate change poses."
"I think we all would agree that the DoD is perhaps the largest fossil fuel consumer in the United States."
"In 2018, in the Defense Authorization Act, Congress directed the Pentagon to come back with a report on the impact of climate change on military operations."
"I think that we can say today that probably all, if not most, of the members of this committee are really concerned with the violence in Venezuela, the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela affecting thous..."
"Some have characterized it as being perhaps like appointing Exxon to lead a discussion on the Green New Deal or maybe even appointing MBS to lead a discussion on fairness in journalism and accessibili..."
"We take, obviously, our responsibility to ensure that Federal housing programs give people an opportunity to achieve the American Dream, we take that serious on this committee."
"Thank you for continuing your bipartisan work in this committee."
"As the sole representative for the District of Puerto Rico here, I want to thank the Small Business Committee..."
"Unacceptable, Mr. Chairman. Unacceptable."
"That is troubling that an agency as important as the SBA that deals with small businesses... does not have the infrastructure to respond to language needs of your clients."