Jaime Herrera Beutler

I just want to echo and ditto those statements, except I can't say Gus' last name.

I understand that completely. And I think that makes sense, given the fact that we are over 300 down from where we should be with regard to officers.

I have seen reports that say about three quarters of the contracted security guards can't pass a basic background check.

The goal of reopening, I think, should be another priority.

The Capitol has been closed about 2 years now, and a few days ago Capitol officials unveiled a proposal to reopen the complex.

The Capitol Police serve to protect this Capitol, the people's House. And it is the epicenter of and a beacon in terms of democracy.

As of March of 2022, we received 50.9 million robocalls in one month.

I am not going to allow my grandma or your grandma to live on the street, period.

I believe we need to find ways to address this issue.

The Build Back Better plan has frustrated me because it is not innovative or creative.

I compared it to eminent domain, like when there is taking of private property for a public good.

Lack of access to care stops women from receiving care that they need, especially those struggling with mental health and substance use.

In my district, two of my counties, Skamania and Pacific County, are considered maternity care deserts.

I wanted to go back to maternal mortality. I know that was discussed a little bit earlier.

The trust, to me, is the most important thing, is making sure I know I can trust the data.

Based on the science, children 0 to 4 are less than, I think it is, 1 percent or 1.3 percent of all infections.

So why are we making the kids bear this burden?

I think children have disproportionately borne the isolation burden throughout this whole pandemic.

I do think we are getting so many mixed messages. It is very difficult to have one source of information.

I think my question is for you, Dr. Walensky. And I think part of my challenge is, it is all based around how we are treating children in this pandemic.

I am really concerned that now that we have reached this point where you can get a vaccination if you want one, that we are further putting the burden on children to keep the adult population safe by telling young children, 'Indoors…

I cannot stress enough how important I think it is that we turn our attention to the children as it relates to the pandemic.

I think the data really has to lead us.

I wanted to ask that you consider how we change this and you let us know what we need to do to help so that we are not in this position again.

It is good to hear. I appreciate that.