"I just find it bizarre that we are even having this hearing."
"let us talk about one of the biggest threats, which is disinformation and eating away at the emergency services that help our communities."
"we know, as was just stated by my friend across the aisle, that on January 20, a new day is coming."
"Ensuring the independence of IGs is critical to OIG's credibility and effectiveness."
"President Trump also left gaping holes in the IG community for years at a time."
"Environmental rules and regulations are not just important for tackling the climate crisis. They are essential for addressing the toxic legacy of environmental racism and injustice."
"It is not just that we have colleagues here in this Committee who are making the claim that too many Black folks are getting jobs..."
"The reason DEIA policies were even created was to right existing wrongs."
"We know statistically that they are not the ones whose communities have been intentionally polluted or targeted by police."
"You are entitled to dignity and respect at work. You are entitled to dignity and respect everywhere because you are an American."
"I will not allow our voices to be silenced. I will not allow these attacks to go on unchallenged."
"I want to specifically say to trans people across this country, I see you. I am here to support you."