I am convinced that there are both constitutional and operational insufficiencies with the status quo.

Let us do it now because we have to.

We hope that Governor Hochul lives up to her promise of transparency and proceeds without further delay.

I can tell you, we have not and we will not bow to these threats.

The buck is supposed to stop with you in your state, and I'm deeply skeptical of the abdication of responsibility onto others.

This hearing was an opportunity to learn about our COVID-19 response and how we can improve future responses.

No threats and no intimidation tactics will change the facts.

Honesty, clarity, and truth make all the difference.

But it seems that you instead prepared for a trial--this isn't a trial--and declined to participate in discussion of what happened and how we could do better.

It appears there is to be no soul-searching from you, Governor--I'm sorry--no self-critique of what could have been done better and improved upon.

I have to say, I'm disappointed that before today's hearing even began, you chose to basically flout the rules of this committee.