"Let me just say the reason that so many of us are concerned about domestic violence, violent extremism, is because over the last 5 years, more Americans have been killed by racially and ethnically motivated mass casualty events than by events connected with foreign terrorism on U.S. soil."
"The fact is that it was Donald Trump's Taliban deal that set the chaos in motion."
"Restoring the North Atlantic right whale populations requires a coordinated effort between the Federal Government and industry stakeholders."
"Unfortunately, there are some people who have been using the deaths of right whales to push a political agenda by falsely claiming that offshore wind development has some link to right whale deaths wh..."
"So, when it comes to right whale deaths, we must focus on the real problem, based on the data and not based on conspiracies spread by the fossil fuel industry and its allies."
"These falsehoods are being amplified by irresponsible politicians and fringe media figures, many of whom gladly take financial support from the oil and gas industry at the same time."
"Congress can do and must do more to help prevent unnecessary whale deaths and support the industries trying to comply with regulation."
"I will take that as a sign that the brinkmanship over raising the debt ceiling will end in the interest of national security, although I am not optimistic."
"This year, I signed an appropriation letter asking for $10 million in additional funding over FY23 levels for North Atlantic right whale conservation."
"Our ports are the backbone to our economy. Any way to grow our shipping capacity and ensure our supply chain is strong is a smart and important investment in our economy."
"Thank you for the opportunity to offer testimony to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and elevate Rhode Islanders' priorities as you prepare to reauthorize federal aviation programs."