"I think this is one of the most substantive hearings we have had on this subject in the 16 years I have been here."
"If I were to counsel her, I'd say, yeah, let's make a trip down there and, you know, get that over with."
"For us to do our job and for the public to have confidence, two things. IGs have to be purer than driven snow, and that ought to be bipartisan."
"When we find wrongdoing, it ought to be investigated by CIGIE, and it ought to be acted upon expeditiously so that we can restore credibility and integrity."
"There cannot be retribution because you are doing your job."
"I do think there is bipartisan ground to be had here, at least in focusing on process and structure that can help us ensure good outcomes."
"No, but I do believe the White House has a shrinking window in which to turn this around if it can be turned around."
"He deserves respect and dignity and not drive-by shootings calling for him to step aside."
"I have seen firsthand in my district what happens when project labor agreements are excluded from construction projects."
"Thank you, Madam Chair. I just want to point out that Mr. Dreher and his company, Cianbro, belong to the Associated General Contractors of America..."
"That is why I applaud the pro-work policies of the Biden Administration."
"President Biden's infrastructure investments are revitalizing and creating local jobs in every congressional district."