"It feels like a policy change to me, and particularly given the economic implications on the American consumer, it is significant."
"I think we're excited in our home State about the potential for that space as it frees up because it has great economic development potential."
"I still think this is a tremendous success for the country."
"Thank you for holding this hearing."
"Tennessee plays a vital role in the development of our country's hypersonic systems."
"Understood, my main goal is to see that there will just be no further delays in the process."
"That's my parochial interest here is just making sure that we have the type of talent you describe watching this project as carefully as they have been."
"It's one of the Federal Government's largest construction projects and over the past 8 years this subcommittee has provided significant funding."
"I want the experts at NNSA to make the decision based on the best information available while following all applicable laws and regulations."
"I would like to start out by submitting for the record a letter that I sent to President Biden in March of this year."
"The Census is one of the most important functions of your Department and a basic institution of government required by the Constitution."