My amendment is very straightforward and simply provides accountability by establishing data instead of fear or conjecture.

It is even more concerning that people have known about these carcinogens in the products and have put them on store shelves regardless.

However, we must also ensure that regulations placed on these companies are not so stringent that they may halt production altogether.

Fossil fuels do make lives better.

I also want to stress the importance for any proposed budget to protect our energy industry and those who work in it.

the importance of having a budget that supports the health and well-being of our communities, while also being good stewards of taxpayers' dollars.

Absolutely. It is most important.

I urge the committee to not consider overreaching proposals such as this when crafting the budget of fiscal year 2020.

I also ask the committee to consider the inclusion of rural broadband in the fiscal year 2020 budget.

We need to innovate our infrastructure and invest in our roads, railways, and rivers to connect our state and transport our resources.

The opioid crisis is devastating communities around the country, and especially in my home state of West Virginia.

It has been my privilege and honor to be the Chairperson of this Committee during the last couple of Congresses.

I am a Michigan girl. Time for me to go home to Michigan, to the world's 2 most beautiful grandchildren.

There is nobody better. It is incredible the passion that you have for the border.

I appreciate that all involved came together, in the interest of Homeland Security, to strike a compromise that the White House, House Republican leadership, and House Democratic leadership could accept.

we were negotiating in very good faith with the White House and the various agencies included.

It is important that the Secretary be allowed to exercise discretion, with respect to certain individuals, on a case-by-case basis.

I certainly appreciate you holding this hearing today. This is an important issue, and I appreciate the witnesses being here.

I think that is a very important point.

The commerce that moves through the Nation's ports of entry powers our economy, drives job creation, and is fundamental to our way of life.

As we are the people's House, with the constitutional authority to control the purse, we hold ourselves to the highest standards to ensure we are responsible with taxpayer money.

Thank you all again for attending.

What keeps you awake at night, they will tell you cyber attack.

If it is wet and impossible, send in the Coast Guard because you guys just handle it.

I think what is absolutely critical is the educational component to help them all understand it