"I do not believe that it is too late to turn things around if the Administration will finally lead with the science instead of politics."
"The Federal Government must also use its resources to procure and distribute masks."
"A national plan to me must include clear and consistent public health measures across all 50 states."
"I joined this august body back in 1993. At the time, the appropriations process allowed members to direct funds to activities and communities they deemed worthy."
"What these communities do have is a Congressman who lives among them, interacts with them regularly, understands their needs, and has been elected by them to represent their needs."
"When I was first elected to Congress, I was told by my State's Secretary of Commerce that until the water problems in my district were solved, there was little chance of attracting the levels of inves..."
"I suspect, Mr. Chairman, we would see a flourish in the economy with undertakers and cemeteries."
"We can get back there. Every income group was doing well, but, as Chairman Powell pointed out, the lowest income level groups were doing the best prior to COVID."
"We ought to pass that bill that's sitting out there floundering before we leave, the bill by Congressman Chabot to take that PPP money."
"If they approve it, we all ought to celebrate that achievement because it would be historic for the world that quickly to get a vaccine approved."
"the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has made clear that in-person learning presents the highest risk for spreading the virus compared to remote or hybrid school."
"We had this administration to ask us to reopen schools. A lot of schools reopened, but according to my information, 21,000, 21,000 children and teachers contracted the virus: 21,000."