Jamal for short. And in the zeer fishes for solutions to the plastic pollution threatening its coastlines. Its everywhere those for a democratic u. S. Congresswoman have responded sharply to attacks by president dont trump on their patriotism and citizenship they are among the highest profile members of the new house of representatives and so for reacted strongly to trumps tweets and comments this country was founded on the radical idea that we are created equal and endowed by our creator with in inalienable rights and yes we have a long way before we fully live up to those values. It is for this reason precisely that we have to take action when a president is openly violating the oath he took to the constitution of the United States and the core values we aspire to as Martin Luther king said all we say to america is be true to what you say on paper what trump is refusing to back to him despite the growing criticism of his racially charged comments about the women instead hes calling o
Hearing. [inaudible] members and witnesses, you will need to unmute your microphone each time you wish to speak. Since members are participating from different locations at todays hearing, all recognition of members such as four questions will be in the order of subcommittee seniority. Documents for the record can be sent to kylie rogers at the email address we have provided to staff. All documents will be entered into the record at the conclusion of the hearing. The chair recognizes himself for five minutes for an opening statement. To give our digital team some notice, it is important to share with them that otherss comments will be accepted and will be entered into the record. Earlier this morning, the Supreme Court limited the epas authority to protect Public Health and the environment in the face of congressional a role that is no longer in the books and never went into effect. I am completely dismayed by this decision. I do know in the days ahead the subcommittee will study the d