Elizabeth Esty actually said...

I want to thank my colleague, Congressman Knight, again for his leadership on this bill on this important issue.

I'm proud to be introducing this legislation with my colleague, Mr. Knight, and I want to thank him for his work on this.

It's proven, as my colleague Mr. Knight mentioned, that girls who have women science teachers are more likely to get interested in science.

I think it would be pennywise and pound foolish for us to try to support in name this initiative and not actually secure vital funding.