Madam President, we are discussing the Federal budget in Washington on a nonstop basis. One point that seems very noteworthy is that instead of working to create jobs to help grow the economy out of recession, Republicans are still trying…

I am honored to be in their company today and, again, very much appreciate your service.

I very much appreciate your service to our veterans through the work of this Committee.

So there are not air pollution effects from air pollution levels observed today? That is your testimony?

Kids have no money, and they don't vote.

I think it is important that we have a hearing like this where the perspective of children can be heard.

The polluting industries are always heard loud and clear in this town.

As Senator Barrasso's chart shows, poverty is the most significant negative impact on children's overall health.

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to both H. Res. 292 and H. Con. Res. 51 which address our ongoing allied efforts in Libya. While I strongly support Congress's continued oversight and debate of the mission in Libya and its effect on our…

Tell me a little bit more about the problem of children who witness violence.

The Violence Against Women Act has unquestionably improved the national response to domestic and sexual violence.

It is really extraordinary what you have accomplished. You took the worst nightmare that every parent dreads more than anything else and you turned the terrible energy of that into such a powerful force for good.

When will this bullying come to an end? What is it that we have to do to get the point across that this is not acceptable?

Before they get into a relationship, the skills are laid down.

Today's hearing is an important step towards learning how to better protect our Nation's teens from violence.

Congress has a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of so many by reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act in 2011.

I just want to close with an expression of my very great pride in what you have done in Rhode Island.

Thank you for your leadership in bringing this message (inaudible). It is critically important.