Suzanne Bonamici actually said...

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I request unanimous consent that I be permitted to participate in the Subcommittee hearing."

"My constituents have made it clear to me that they are very concerned about the impact of a proposed mine on the ecosystem and on their livelihood, so it is important that we get the science right on ..."

"I represent the northwest part of the State of Oregon and so this is an issue that is very critical to the economic and environmental priorities of my constituents up and down the West Coast."

"I wanted to recognize that again there are people here from some of the tribes. They have come all this way, and I appreciate their presence."