"Today, we have a hearing on two important nominations."
"If there is not a plan, then everything the American people heard in 2016 about cracking down on China was just a bunch of empty campaign patter."
"But there's been a rather stunning lack of action from the administration."
"there are thousands and thousands of U.S. jobs hanging in the balance."
"I'd like to begin with --"
"CHIP needs to be extended by January 19th, and I am going to do all I can to make sure we get it done."
"If confirmed, Mr. Azar's work will impact the lives of every single American."
"Mr. Azar will be Congress's primary contact on all matters relating to our Nation's health-care system."
"Health and Human Services is a massive, sprawling department that oversees trillions of dollars in spending and liabilities."
"He has made clear his intentions to address the growing opioid epidemic that continues to ravage communities across the country."
"Mr. Azar certainly has his work cut out for him."