Derek Kilmer actually said...

"As a Nation, I believe that we need an economic opportunity agenda that empowers communities, that spurs widely shared economic growth, and increases local earnings, so that our communities can get a ..."

"It is why I have spent most of my adult life trying to figure out how to make sure we are doing a better job of helping communities."

"The Select Committee's guiding principle is to make Congress work better so it can better serve the American people."

"Thank you, Mr. Chair. Chairman Yarmuth and Ranking Member Smith, thank you for hosting today's Members' Day Hearing and for your leadership."