Today who are not members of the committee that they be recognized for three minutes to ask questions after Committee Members have asked theirs and note only Committee Members will be allowed to make Opening Statements. Hearing no objections so ordered. The chair recognizes herself for five minutes for an Opening Statement. First of all, thank you, everyone, for being here this morning. Its an honor for those of us that are not from chicago to be here here. Im anna eschew and this is the midwestern part of my family and its an honor to be here with my colleagues on a very serious issue and this is the first energy and Commerce Committee hearing of the gun violence epidemic in our country as a Public Health issue. This subcommittee has jurisdiction over Public Health issues in our country. I want to recognize first the members of the committee who represent the parts of chicago and the region starting with congressman bobby rush whose district we are in. Thank you, bobby, very much for
Laredo. Hes been serving in Congress Since 2004. One of the reasons im excited for him to be here today season appropriate her. He helps decide how we spend our money. There is anything i was told in the aftermath of hurricane harvey, the five most important members of congressman are john cornyn, the Senate Majority whip in the floor park breeders. Is a democrat. Have delayed in the democratic efforts from the state of texas to get as much money for harvey as possible. My for the left is a cars man from louisville elected in 2002. His the most important texan from congress on the healthcare issue. Very powerful committee chairmanship. I once asked if he was the quarterback of the effort for healthcare reform and he said im the water boy. But hes very important on this issue. I follow these guys around the capital and annoy them and asked some questions. Theyre very much believe in their issues, they work hard. Im honored to have them here talking to us about their life in congress. [a
Serving congress and the trump area. Were very honored to have two men have attended the university of texas, one graduate from north texas anomaly alumni. My immediate left i have congressman henry who is from laredo. Hes been serving in Congress Since 2004. One of the reasons im excited for him to be here today season appropriate her. He helps decide how we spend our money. There is anything i was told in the aftermath of hurricane harvey, the five most important members of congressman are john cornyn, the Senate Majority whip in the floor park breeders. Is a democrat. Have delayed in the democratic efforts from the state of texas to get as much money for harvey as possible. My for the left is a cars man from louisville elected in 2002. His the most important texan from congress on the healthcare issue. Very powerful committee chairmanship. I once asked if he was the quarterback of the effort for healthcare reform and he said im the water boy. But hes very important on this issue. I
For helping decide how we made our money. If theres anything i would fault in the aftermath of harvey, five most important of congress and our status john cornyn and before four appropriators. This is a bipartisan effort. He will be leading the craddick effort from the state of texas to get as much funding as possible. Elected 2002 is john cornyn. The most important texan from congress on the issue. I once asked if he was the quarterback of the effort for tax reform and he said he was the water boy. I can tell you i followed these guys around the capitol. I annoy them, i asked them questions. They very much believe in issues, they work hard. I am honored to have them here talking about their lives in congress. [applause] sadll start this off with a anecdote about my life as a reporter in washington. Everythinghe energy, changed at 12 p. M. January 20 was when donald trump inaugurated as president. From then on, weekend, night, early morning, you never know when he would comment it can
Since 2004. One of the reasons im excited for him to be here today season appropriate her. He helps decide how we spend our money. There is anything i was told in the aftermath of hurricane harvey, the five most important members of congressman are john cornyn, the Senate Majority whip in the floor park breeders. Is a democrat. Have delayed in the democratic efforts from the state of texas to get as much money for harvey as possible. My for the left is a cars man from louisville elected in 2002. His the most important texan from congress on the healthcare issue. Very powerful committee chairmanship. I once asked if he was the quarterback of the effort for healthcare reform and he said im the water boy. But hes very important on this issue. I follow these guys around the capital and annoy them and asked some questions. Theyre very much believe in their issues, they work hard. Im honored to have them here talking to us about their life in congress. [applause] and will start off with the