"I'm concerned about a lack of coordination among Federal agencies and the exclusion of localities in deciding where to direct future scientific research efforts on the effects of climate change on infrastructure."
"According to the Fourth National Climate Assessment, if we don't address our aging and deteriorating infrastructure by 2025, we're talking about $3.9 trillion."
"I'm disappointed that they were, according to what I understand from the Committee, not willing to cooperate today with this hearing."
"I also want to congratulate the National Science Foundation and the entire team around the world for this groundbreaking work on the Event Horizon Telescope project."
"Not only was this an incredible scientific achievement, the release of the first-ever image was of course--sort of shattered the glass ceiling for women in STEM."
"We urge you to hold a hearing in your committee and appreciate the opportunity to work with you to provide oversight into this issue on a broad, bipartisan scale."
"We are also concerned about the Department's lack of communication and consultation with the BIE and tribal leaders."
"The Department should be working with the BIE to adhere to the federal trust responsibility to provide all American Indian students the opportunity to learn and achieve academic success."
"The concerns about sending students home--and I want to ask you and then ask Ms. Keith--what could Chemawa have done differently?"
"As a parent, I cannot imagine what you went through and what you are still going through. Thank you for your courage in being here."
"It should not take that long to get answers to questions to Members of Congress who have a responsibility to make sure that these students are being safe."