"As we discuss the devastation that can be caused by Mother Nature, we must also acknowledge our fellow Americans that are facing down Hurricane Florence."
"I want to echo my dismay that our Republican colleagues have chosen to hold this hearing to rile up their base and give credence to unsupported conspiracies when there are real issues here that run to..."
"I was inspired by the years leading up to the moon landing... America led the world in this endeavor, and our Nation was the first to land on the moon."
"So rules that govern other markets--regulations prohibiting speculative practices like spoofing... do not apply to the RIN market."
"This is the latest in this subcommittee's series of hearings on our nation's use of transportation fuels and the renewable fuel standard program."
"As I understand it, only EPA has the authority over the RIN market. Is that true?"
"This is a critical topic because a modern society needs energy, and the only way we are going to meet our energy challenges are through investments in research and development."
"I believe we must acknowledge that the CFATS program is not comprehensive and that security gaps do indeed exist."
"It's an extremely important issue. These are life and death situations and it's important they have the information they need to respond."
"CFATS is an important part of our nation's counterterrorism efforts to secure high-risk chemical facilities."
"Hon. Paul Tonko, a Representative in Congress from the State of New York, opening statement."