"Our focus should be on practical steps to increase the economic and adaptive capacities of these communities."
"We can't address climate change if we don't address forest policy in America."
"I would like to give a quick thank you to Congressman Walden from my home State of Oregon."
"We worked a lot in this committee when I chaired it last Congress in a bipartisan way to get that into an even better partnership for our local friends to be able to take advantage of."
"I have seen this great reduction in carbon emissions as a result of fuel switching, frankly, from coal to natural gas."
"It has been a real problem. So these would create family wage jobs that would get cleaner natural gas."
"Projects like the Jordan Cove project make sense to rural Oregon because it is an opportunity for rural Oregon to determine its own future."
"I think utilizing America's great energy reserves help our economy and can help reduce carbon emissions from more-polluting energy sources overseas."
"Making sure our Government agencies have the tools necessary to ensure the safety and quality of the U.S. drug supply is a top priority for this committee."
"Recent recalls issued for a class of drugs known as angiotensin II receptor blockers, or ARBs, have led to public concern about the country's sourcing of finished drug products."
"Historically, medicines intended for use in the United States have been produced here. However, over the past several years, more drug manufacturing has moved offshore."
"I think it is an important one as we examine the opportunities and challenges associated with modernizing our electric grid."