"we became one of the first major cities to ban plastic straws and utensils."
"We need to ensure that we are doing everything we can to support our tribal communities."
"I cannot thank him enough for being here today to talk about a bill that provides greater economic opportunities for the Chehalis Tribe and Indian Country."
"I am a big fan of reforming the 1872 Mining Law and getting a fair deal for taxpayers and making sure that we update the reclamation standards."
"As I mentioned, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is our interest in making sure that we don't get caught short."
"I don't know if we will have to do legislation here, but the fact that the President thinks he can change this by Executive Order... is just very bothersome."
"I would reiterate my response to Senator Cantwell's question about addressing the general shortage of workers with cybersecurity training."
"prevention is medicine."
"I am proud that our State was one of the first to do family leave. I am proud that they are one of the first to do paid family leave."
"Certainly the State of Washington, having implemented a policy, we have been very interested in this."
"I also intend to continue to pursue making sure all our colleagues at DOE understand the very terrible idea that the Administration is putting forward in trying to sell off assets from the Bonneville ..."