"Thank you to both of our witnesses."
"the concept is twofold. One, that these are different workers and they need a level of support service around them that is just distinct from what shorter term unemployed need."
"Thank you for convening this hearing, and thank you to the panel. You are all wonderful to be here with us."
"you actually have to go out and find employers who are willing to take workers on a temporary basis, a trial basis, and allow the workers to prove that they can overcome the stigma that has been assoc..."
"The idea is that as a matter of birthright, every child would get, essentially, a bond that would accrue on an annual basis of perhaps $250 or $500 per year."
"It is a concept that was employed in Great Britain for a period of time and was introduced in the U.S. Senate through a proposal by Senator Santorum and others."
"It also speaks to the issue of financial literacy."
"Instead of just essentially handing them that at age 18, why not hand that to them at age zero and allow them to watch the money develop over time."
"But I guess the point is that we do make a commitment to these kids to help them pay for education."
"I know it isn't easy, and I appreciate all your efforts. Thank you very much."
"It is not a choice for them necessarily, but there is certainly a lot of leverage that we have at our disposal."
"a U.S. Senator from the State of Connecticut"