"We need to work together to modernize the Strategic National Stockpile."
"Operation Warp Speed is something that we should be proud of."
"Let's not forget for those Republicans in 1996, as part of ERISA, put preexisting condition protection into law."
"Americans expect us to do that, and I hope that after this hearing gets behind us, we could still work together this fall and get good things done."
"I think we still have a lot of work to do, especially in the area of surprise billing."
"Under Republican leadership, we passed a 10-year, fully funded extension of CHIP when I chaired the committee."
"I put forward legislation and multiple initiatives on the floor of the House this Congress to double-down on that."
"opening statement"
"I am sure the entire subcommittee shares its thoughts and its concerns with you, and let's go forward and make certain we can do the best in response to that damage that has occurred in your area."
"This hit the poorest of the poor. Those with the least were wiped out the most, and so we have got a lot of recovery."
"Our hearts go out to all those impacted by these catastrophic fires."
"Proper forest management reduces fire risk, lowers carbon emissions from fire and creates good jobs."