"Today's hearing exploring the 'State of the Nation's Energy Infrastructure' is another important step in our commitment to put the needs of consumers first."
"Energy, truly the driving force in our economy and our country, and our hearing today is focused on ways to expand and improve and modernize our infrastructure."
"We can do a lot of work here to get pipelines and power lines and broadband going. But if we don't have the skilled workforce necessary to do the work, we got a problem."
"I would like to touch on too when I did a series of town halls last spring we got some development underway or proposed in Oregon and some who tried to block this sort of development ridicule these jo..."
"I applaud President Trump for not only recognizing the need to improve all facets of our nation's infrastructure but also for demonstrating the leadership needed to push forward this major initiative ..."
"Oxygen is becoming a real problem, and this is something that I hope the administration will act on expeditiously."
"Given that addressing the opioid epidemic has bipartisan support and President Trump's leadership and commitment to this issue, it is my hope and belief this committee will deliver additional legislat..."
"It's our belief that reforms are necessary to both strengthen and secure the program so it can best serve low-income populations."
"I know in my State more people die from opioids overdoses than in traffic accidents, and I think that's pretty close to the case across the country."
"I border Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and California with my district, and I know this is an issue I've heard about out there."
"It's a top priority for Members on every side in this committee."