George Miller actually said...

The crisis was turned around in large part because of the actions taken by the Obama administration.

It is with a great, deep sense of sadness that we remember our friend and colleague, Donald Payne.

He was an uncompromising voice for the disadvantaged, and for the powerless, and the disenfranchised.

Just an amazing advocate on behalf of the disenfranchised, and his passion on this committee for Head Start and early childhood education...