Our budget must make a steadfast commitment to ensure that every American can access quality health care.

While Republicans want to talk about what Americans can't have, Democrats want to talk about what Americans can be.

If you don't fund the State Department fully, then I will need more ammunition, ultimately.

the likelihood of us dying from a terrorist attack or in a war involving North Korea, Iran, or anybody else is pretty much nil.

the real enemy of the American people, out of all the people on the globe, is disease.

the top rate ought to go up, because people who are earning over $10 million, over $20 million can and should pay more.

The rate is the big thing. It is not the exemption level. It is the rate, going from 55 percent down to 35 percent.

Climate change represents an existential threat to our future, our way of life, and our economy.

if you see a person's budget, you know what their--what they value. And I believe it is time that our budget aligns with the values of the American people, and the needs of the American people.

I urge the committee to do this, and I thank you so much for your efforts and your time.

The wealthiest country on earth should not be letting people go to sleep hungry.