Greg Walden actually said...

"I congratulate you and Mr. Flores on the recent release of your discussion draft, the topic of our hearing today."

"I have great concerns about the viability of EVs in meeting the needs of rural America, not to mention range and price issues that make EVs unrealistic for many Americans today."

"I want to acknowledge and commend the countless hours both you and Mr. Flores, and your staffs, have spent trying to figure out what makes sense for our Nation's transportation fuel mix."

"Far too many mothers die because of complications during pregnancy, and the effects of such a tragedy on any family is impossible to fully understand."