"I urge my Republican colleagues to jump on board, particularly those who are engaging in the 'whataboutism' that we have heard today."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And welcome, Director Droegemeier."
"Congratulations on your nomination and confirmation to the position of Director of OSTP."
"Will you assure this committee that OSTP will either take a lead role on this issue, or at a minimum, make certain that the FCC and the Commerce Department understand our subcommittee's concerns."
"This appears to be another in a series of efforts by this administration to suppress scientific research that could reach conclusions that are contrary to its political efforts."
"I want to start by reviewing some numbers with you, numbers that appeared in your recently published Community Relations Service 2018 Annual Report, that highlights the enormous and growing problem of..."
"Are the trends that I outlined just now, are they acceptable or do they require additional attention and action?"
"Even one hate crime is not acceptable. So I would say no."
"The administration's fiscal year 2020 budget request eliminated the Community Relations Service and moved the function to the Civil Rights Division."
"Well, in light of the worsening statistics that we have seen and the unique role that CRS plays in addressing those issues, what sense does it make for DOJ to gut the programs that are best suited to ..."
"According to the Washington Post, the position of Director of CRS is one of 145 key positions in the Federal Government requiring Senate confirmation that has not yet received a formal nomination from..."
"I suppose that is why you are here instead of a Director to testify."