"And to dismiss that completely and act as if it is not an issue I think would be doing a disservice to the American people."
"I support biomedical research that will help cure cancers, dementias, and the other chronic health diseases."
"So, but this program, 21st Century Learning Centers, is named after Nita Lowey, who was the chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee, who was very, very much committed to the afterschool program, as I..."
"I urge you to increase funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers by $750,000,000 in fiscal year 2024."
"We have had to learn many times without sufficient materials for the task at hand."
"We provide them with the care that we can while we are in the process of trying to find a suitable sponsor."
"I, too, am saddened by the fact that museums are not eligible to apply for Community Project Funding because it is a real need."
"Nor have I heard anybody saying that they want 105,000 less children cared for while their parents are at work."
"I think that has a ramification. Because if you don't invest in those children, they become not necessarily taxpayers, but tax takers."
"It was pretty lazy work, to be honest with you."
"We owe it to the American taxpayer to say we want your money spent effectively."