Summer Lee: “We thank you, to the Chair, for your kindness.”

It is unacceptable that such a vital part of our country function has become so unreliable and controversial.

My constituents want leaders who fight for their interests against the wealthy and well-connected, not politicians that can be bought with a corporate PAC check.

We are being told that this lifeline, these very basic protections, are on the chopping block so that billionaires can get yet another tax break.

As painful as it is, and as disappointing as it can be, we’ve got to go through it.