"We are really far behind. In fact, when we think about our care policies, the U.S. spends less than one percent of its GDP on family and care policies."
"We actually in this moment need clear structural and institutional changes to make sure that we can build a more equitable and fair economy."
"The only way for us to fix this is to acknowledge that, and then pursue policies that other countries have that put them at a competitive advantage over us."
"I really appreciate it and look forward to continuing the conversation. I do want to mention legislation that was passed last session that was spearheaded by our former chair Elijah Cummings to help f..."
"I think it is really great and I want to thank the panelists, too, that we are having this discussion."
"It's been said in the Bible, in Luke, that to those who much is given, much is required."
"There are a lot of Americans in this country who are in jail right now, most of them people of color."
"As bad as this has been--and I would like to remind people that Purdue Pharma is a privately held company, owned by the Sackler family, largely created by the Sackler family, through multiple generati..."
"For all the damage that has been done, it's even bigger than this issue. It's--part of what's wrong with this country is that people think that they can ask for forgiveness but not ask for permission ..."
"I hope the people in the Department of Justice and at the state level continue to pursue justice."
"It's supposed to relieve pain, and it does, but it's also been abused. And the marketing has been at the crux of this."