"To the LGBTQ and gender nonconforming people who are watching this hearing today, you may be told that you are not welcome."
"We cannot let fear impede progress. The American story is one of expanding equality for marginalized people."
"Thank you very much, Ms. Shappley, for your testimony and for participating."
"To these individuals, we see you. We affirm you. And we are here to fight alongside you to make sure that all Americans have the freedom to be who we are."
"Climate change is one of the greatest existential threats of our time; we cannot wait any longer to take bold action to address it."
"Let this be the time that we take action. Let this be the year, let this be the Congress when we heed that call."
"So they have the debt but they don't have the certificate or diploma."
"Thank you, Madam Chair."
"I am very concerned about amending the rules of how the committee operates with things that we have to consider."
"I think the real key is making sure that we have a path for everyone."
"We have seen women in the trades. Across the country the representation is quite low, but in Oregon we have a wonderful organization, Oregon Trades Women."