"I am grateful to my colleague and friend, Congressman Brad Wenstrup, for serving on our first panel today."
"I am convinced that there are both constitutional and operational insufficiencies with the status quo."
"The status quo also creates a perverse incentive for political violence through targeted killings designed to switch the majority party in the House."
"If that is the best we can do, let us at least do that, though."
"Our amendment addresses two critical concerns."
"If Congress fails to enact a sufficient continuity plan, the American people will be left wondering why..."
"I am glad we are holding this hearing today and look forward to a productive discussion."
"All Americans deserve representation as quickly as possible, even in emergency situations."
"We need to be prepared to ensure that Congress, our democracy can function in the face of all of the disasters."
"Let me also begin by offering words of remembrance for both the victims of 9/11 and the first responders."
"there is no such right."
"our elections are secure."