"There isn't any more noble cause that we are engaged in than saving people's lives."
"The numbers are the President is requesting $600,000,000,000 for childcare. That is a lot of money."
"It was found by the prior administration that the expanded background checks did not increase the safety of these children."
"Childcare is essential. It is a crisis. More kids need access to childcare."
"we should be doing everything we can to increase access to these programs, not cutting off very basic education services for children who need them."
"Cuts to HHS, Health and Human Services, would result in fewer opioid use disorder and medication-assisted treatment programs that millions of people in rural areas depend on."
"I must mention how deeply concerned I am over extreme--some House Republican calls for massive spending cuts."
"When a worker in America--mostly women, mostly women of color--are taking care of our next generation of leaders, and they could probably go across the street at that burger joint and apply for a job ..."
"investing in kids, not defunding their education, is how we make our economy stronger and our future brighter."
"We need to support reproductive healthcare, and family planning has become even more pronounced."
"American families need our help. This budget acknowledges that reality."