"I may have differing views on the appropriate size of the defense budget, but Secretary Austin, I would just like to give you a chance to explain why this top line is the right amount."
"The U.S. will withdraw all U.S. Forces from Afghanistan by September. A decision I agree with."
"the progress that Jason's law is making to improve the care of veterans is, I think, really quite remarkable."
"The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the digital divide in rural America."
"Right. Likewise, tell me a little bit more about details on the Civilian Climate Corps proposed in the budget..."
"The Department of Agriculture is often referred to as the people's Department."
"Thank you, Secretary Vilsack, for protecting these vulnerable citizens."
"the budget request for the Department of Agriculture is ambitious, and I am pleased to see increases for many agencies that have been stagnant for years."
"I would argue, again, it because it is so focused."
"I look forward to discussing these initiatives and how the subcommittee can play a role in this critical issue."
"Thank you for that. At the beginning of the year, over 430,000 Wisconsinites, predominantly in rural areas of Wisconsin, lacked access to high speed Internet."