"We have really lifted over 3 million youngsters out of poverty."
"I would like to work with you all on this. Because this is just one example."
"Congress has a lot of work to do to address teacher shortages, and I intend to lead these efforts."
"My mom would say to me, 'Rosa, these are supposed to be the golden years, but they are the lead years.'"
"Anyone in this country, in the United States of America, that goes to work any day, every day, should be paid for every single minute that they work."
"Thank you to Congresswoman Frankel for her initiation of this effort, but it has really been very, very powerful testimony."
"So we have so many complex problems associated with the changing demographic. The sooner we deal with it and begin seriously thinking about this, the better."
"I came to Washington to work for God, FDR, and the millions of forgotten, plain, common working men."
"It is appalling to think that in 2022, we have people in this country that are being taken advantage of."
"We are quite focused on quality of life in this subcommittee, particularly for service members' families."
"This month and the hearing today should serve to recommit the committee to the health and prosperity of our seniors."