"the Ryan budget... really cuts off the opportunities, the very opportunities that businesses are asking us..."
"Do we want more children to have access to high-quality early learning or less?"
"How can we talk about that in a way that really makes sense to everybody and certainly to the country as a whole?"
"I think we have to, as a country, commit to having the best educated workforce in the world."
"It has been several years since we had the beneficiary organizations before the subcommittee."
"The proposals being put forth are even more extensive than just military health care."
"the Guard and Reserve that are using food stamps at a fairly high rate."
"We know that you are going to suspend your statements, I understand, but I am certain that we will cover many, many of those issues as we ask questions looking at how the proposed budget changes that ..."
"I have seen some extraordinary examples of charter schools, but I also question the extent to which they really influence other schools in the area."
"I want to thank all of you for testifying before the subcommittee today and sharing your expertise."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I also want to welcome Assistant Secretary Woodson, General Robb, and Ms. Farrell."