Political Quotes

The work we do here today has direct consequences on your lives and futures. I hope all my colleagues will keep today's hearing grounded in our most important priority: supporting your success and pursuit of the American Dream.

We cannot afford to fall behind in this critical area, and increasing our investment is the only way to stay competitive.

We are the Education Committee in Congress, and we have done nothing to empower teachers or address the dangerous teacher shortage that is looming.

Now it covers just less than a third of the average cost, leaving far too many low-income students and families with unmet needs.