"The truth is, the environment is very toxic, and especially the dynamics inside our own party, which have sort of stopped making sense to me in a lot of ways. We just seem to have lost the ability to dialogue and to reason, and to do it in a way that`s respectful and thoughtful inside of politics. O..."
"The current state of our politics, especially many of the toxic dynamics, inside our own party is a significant factor in my decision."
"The fact of the matter is that this program has been poorly designed from the beginning."
"It is blatantly obvious when you look at the numbers that this program is poorly designed."
"I oppose that bad idea, I support Mr. McHenry's legislation."
"When you have insatiable need, and a well-designed program, the money flows, it gets out quickly."
"I have to respectfully disagree with the idea that we are having a remote hearing today."
"I think it is important that we show the country that we can go back to normal and stay normal and meet in person."
"As I have said, no doubt climate change is a challenge that warrants our attention, but like any issue, we do need a policy approach that is realistic and cost effective."
"While I certainly have concerns with the legislation attached to today's hearing, in particular the Commercial Credit Rating Reform Act, I think it is important that this committee continues to provid..."
"But to some of the earlier points, the legislation, in particular the assignment model, I just, frankly, think is nuts."