Katie Porter actually said...

"Instead of supporting students and the educators who match and nurture them, some in Congress are looking for scapegoats and distractions."

"Do we have enough resources pointed toward addressing closing the pandemic learning gap and toward addressing the learning loss that comes from absenteeism?"

"I am concerned, though, that over the next hour or more my colleagues will be more interested in pointing fingers than in fixing problems."

"We want them to feel supported and capable."