"I understand your point about the need for independence so you can speak out."
"That would provide a stronger deterrent as well as remedies for the individuals who may be suffering unfairly or painfully in facilities that are not doing their job right."
"Thank you. My time has expired. This area is of great interest to me and very important in the State of Connecticut."
"That is really the beauty of it."
"I was really just overjoyed to see the expansion."
"I want to ask you about the PACT Act."
"If you could let me know about events that you're planning in Connecticut----"
"Thank you, again, for the work that you're doing, particularly on women's healthcare in the VA."
"Are we making any progress? I know the numbers are still too high. How do you feel about how the VA's doing?"
"A recent report found that 43 percent of direct care workers rely on public assistance such as Medicaid or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP."
"We know that increased wages is not only better for those workers, but it also attracts a better quality workforce."
"Wages are often at the very top of mind when we discuss long-term care professionals."