Political Quotes

“I thank both my friend from California and my friend from Indiana, who really did amazing work on this legislation--not once, but twice, and probably a few times in between-- to get it to this point. I am delighted to stand on this House floor once again and support PAHPA, the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act. This is really important. I think my colleagues have spoken of the specific reasons that we can talk about here on the House floor. In the classified settings that we have had, we all know how serious this threat is and how important it is for us to work together to address it, and we have done that in the last Congress and now in this Congress. So, I want to thank my friend Mr. Pallone, who chairs the committee now, for continuing this effort to advance this bill forward, and especially thank Representatives Brooks and Eshoo for their tireless work to really get this across the finish line. PAHPA does enable critical partnerships between the Federal Government and State and local authorities and the private sector. This will help ensure that our country is responsibly prepared for and able to respond to public health emergencies. It is not a matter of if, as everyone said already, but when the next pandemic or emergency will strike. From pandemic flu to cybersecurity incidents, our government agencies at all levels must have the tools to respond to these threats, and we must make sure they have them.…”