COVID-19 laid bare how vulnerable we are and how much more we need to do as a government.
Greg Walden
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Greg Walden is a former U.S. Representative from Oregon, serving in the House from 1999 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he represented Oregon's 2nd congressional district. During his tenure, Walden was known for his work on issues related to healthcare, telecommunications, and energy policy. He played a significant role in the passage of the 21st Century Cures Act, which aimed to accelerate medical product development and bring new innovations to patients more quickly.
As a country, we should be listening to others with different viewpoints and backgrounds, learning about their experiences and feelings, and taking actions to ensure justice and equality are available to all Americans regardless of skin…
We know this isn't just an American problem. All over the globe, minority and underserved communities have suffered disproportionately from the pandemic.
I join those who have raised their voices to protest the deadly brutality imposed on George Floyd.
This incident highlighted the systemic challenges facing the Black community in America.
Listen, learn, act. As a country, we should be listening to others with different viewpoints and backgrounds.
I urge my friend, Chairman Pallone, to continue to accommodate the in-person participation of Members going forward.
I want to thank my friend from Oklahoma, who has done such a good job. I rise today in opposition to this bill. It is deeply troubling to me that during the worst pandemic in modern history and amidst a deep economic crisis, Democrats in…
I thank my friend from Oklahoma, the current Republican leader of the Rules Committee, for yielding. We are in unprecedented times, and unprecedented times do call for unprecedented actions. But using these times to smash a wrecking ball…
The world is coping with an historic deadly pandemic that we always knew was possible, but we prayed would not happen.
We need to get to the heart of the matter, and we need to look forward to see what we haven't done right as a Congress and a country.
The world is coping with an historic, deadly pandemic that we always knew was possible, but prayed would not happen.
Madame Chair, the work you, Dr. Burgess, Rep. Susan Brooks, and I did over two Congresses resulted in one product: The Pandemic All-Hazards Preparedness Act.
I want to thank my colleague from Texas for his leadership on this issue. I, too, rise in support of the Paycheck Protection Program and the Health Care Enhancement Act. This provides a fourth installment of funds to continue to address…
This package is not the first response to the COVID-19 pandemic, nor will it be the last. The American people expect us to set partisanship aside in times of crisis and do what is best for our country and for our constituents, and that is…
I believe collaboration can and must occur between online platforms and marketplaces, law enforcement, and rights owners.
Today's hearing builds on I think that really important work we did in this committee last Congress.
We, of course, have seen these supply channels come via China, touch every part of this committee's jurisdiction.
We can all agree that counterfeit products threaten our economy, public safety, and consumer trust.
I think they have been laser-focused on this. And it is clear the President is committed to fighting against this massive form of illicit trade that inflicts harm on American consumers and businesses.
I want us to do work that points us to targeted solutions. I want us to do work that will bring meaningful results.





