"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."
"It is my understanding that Bristol Bay is home to 25 federally recognized tribal governments."
"Over the past several years, we have seen a substantial expansion of fracking for oil and gas across the country."
"Over the past several years we have seen a substantial expansion of fracking for oil and gas across the country."
"We must not ignore the potential public health risks that may be caused if the operations of fracking companies contaminate drinking water."
"I want to thank the Chairs of the Subcommittees for recognizing the importance of this issue."
"I certainly believe that is what the Affordable Care Act is intended to do."
"The Affordable Care Act already has had a positive impact."
"One-fifth of the state of Oregon, 106,000 seniors are now eligible for free preventive care."
"Thank you very much."
"I appreciate your willingness, Mr. Chairman, to work together to plan this hearing, and I am very pleased that we ended up with such a distinguished panel of witnesses."
"I want to applaud the gentleman from Oklahoma for including that provision."