Nita Lowey

We are making good progress.

Not only does paid leave result in healthy outcomes for children and parents, but, frankly, it is good for business.

I am really concerned about what that means for those with allergies who may not know that supplements they consume may be contaminated by other substances which could cause the individual great harm.

Taxpayers need clarity in the Tax Code and responsiveness from the IRS.

The cuts are really hurting taxpayers.

``Border security is not free.'' I couldn't agree more. Yesterday, as a result of the party-line vote in the House on bringing up a clean bill, many of my majority colleagues insisted it was the Senate's turn to act, but it is clear for…

If my colleagues are finally serious about these programs and priorities, I urge them to join with me today. Defeat the previous question so that my colleague, Mr. Hastings, can offer an amendment to provide a clean, full-year…

I do hope that in our lifetime we can see a two-state solution that is negotiated with both parties and we can see peace in that region of the world.

These governments must be willing to make hard choices and address the needs of their own citizens.

This is an important hearing, and I believe we all owe the thousands of U.S. personnel a debt of gratitude for combatting the deadliest Ebola outbreak the world has ever seen.

While the United States has a role to play in helping Central America, we cannot and should not do this alone.

Can you tell me if you are concerned that slashing funding by nearly half would jeopardize the contributions that heritage areas make to promote job creation and outdoor recreation?

Climate change will affect the Department of Defense's ability to defend the nation and pose immediate risk to the United States' national security.

No challenge poses a greater threat to future generations than climate change.

The President submitted a budget, on political assumptions in terms of what is going to pass, in terms of taxes, that are a fantasy.

What can we do to defuse tensions? What would it take to get those negotiations back on track?

Have we weakened the resolve of the world community by providing sanctions relief in the interim deal?

Clearly, the international warning system for disease outbreaks failed the people of Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea.

I am concerned, even though we have not had any major national disasters that required a global emergency response, thankfully, recently, we have humanitarian needs that are alarming around the world.

I would like to ask you to explain how are we going to continue to make sure that we can be a leader and leverage other countries in what is really a vital area.

You have said repeatedly that no deal is better than a bad deal.

What commitments are the three Presidents prepared to make in terms of enhancing civilian police, providing accountability for any human rights abuses?

We commend the U.S. military and government agencies who have responded to this crisis, but we must ensure that there has not been unnecessary duplication of effort.

More must be done to invest in civil society and to provide alternative livelihoods, education, and opportunities for youth.

I have been concerned that, while we have stemmed the tide, some may think that the outbreak is over.