"It was a special day for all of us in Washington to see that flag go up. I thought I would never see that happen, certainly in my time in Congress and maybe in my lifetime."
"I am glad to see a shift finally from locking people up, you know, because they use drugs, or deal drugs, to finding some sort of rehabilitation alternatives."
"I want to just take a moment of personal privilege to thank you for your phenomenal work as our Secretary of State."
"Thank you, Madam Chair and Ranking Member, for this very important hearing."
"I think we have seen over 50 years of a non-engagement policy with Cuba. That hasn't changed one thing."
"lifting the embargo, lifting the travel ban moves us closer, moves the Cuban people closer to realizing a democratic society."
"we are still seeking liberty and justice for all in our own country."
"I want to continue to be helpful in any way that I can, to push these programs."
"We have a lot of sick veterans that need access to care."
"Central Alabama V.A. Health System is one of the worst in the country."
"These veterans have suffered horribly at the hands of bad actors."