"Every time we have to rewrite the flood insurance programs and get more federal support and subsidy for that, I mean, it's sort of climate change research legislation."
"I've been frustrated and I know the Chair has too, that we've not been able to do what I would consider climate change legislation that focuses on causes and prevention."
"I'm glad that in bills like the Inflation Reduction Act and others, we're now starting to make investments around adaptation, but I understand the thrust of the testimony is that's not enough."
"After the pandemic ends, long COVID still needs Congressional attention"
"Thank you, Mr. Chair. I so appreciate this hearing."
"I have been dealing with my own long COVID issue for almost 4 years."
"I think it is an honor to testify before the U.S. Senate."
"Long COVID is disproportionately affecting people of color. Long COVID is disproportionately affecting women."
"We decided the three of us to talk about our experiences so that people would understand they're being believed."
"Here is a class of folks with long COVID who really have problems with the SSDI."
"This is a 5-year effort that supports essential infrastructure to expand person centered long COVID care across the U.S."
"I would like to extend my humble gratitude to Senator Kaine and colleagues for advocating for the AHRQ Long COVID Initiative."