"And I agree with the Chair that there is bipartisan support. But getting it done is another issue, requiring real leadership."
"I agree, American innovation is absolutely key to our country's success as a global economic powerhouse."
"Unfortunately, the 2017 tax law upended this long history."
"there is a reason why this is a shorter hearing--in part, because I think, you know, the consensus is there, in terms of resolving this, fixing what is a no-brainer."
"It will bring costs down, and it just makes a lot of sense in terms of creating the kind of competition that we see in other marketplaces."
"We should all know by now what has happened in East Palestine, Ohio. The derailment, as you all know, was catastrophic, not only for the families in the proximity to the site, but to those miles and m..."
"I will also put a plug in for Congressmen Bill Johnson and Emilia Sykes' bill, the RAIL Act, which will help to decrease the number of derailments throughout the country."
"So, my request today is that the committee consider this preventable incident in East Palestine, Ohio, during the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration reauthorization work."
"Well, and that is why I used the word 'incentive' as opposed to 'require,' that, you know, you get extra points."
"Our region, like most, we are dealing with serious housing issues, and arguably it is a crisis."
"I for one do not agree with that conclusion."