Rick Scott

The guidelines are evidence-based, not based on politics or corporate bottom lines.

It is up to us to ensure that our children are fed nutritious meals that can support them as they learn and grow.

While some refer to these individuals as free-riders, I call them free-loaders.

It is misleading to suggest that the policy issues in this case are in any way related to the inflammatory title of this hearing.

No matter how the NLRB rules in the grievance fee case, Virginia will remain a right-to-work state.

That appeal has to do with whether a union may charge a non-member a fee to process a grievance when they request the union's assistance.

The long history of broken federal promises to tribes and their children requires Congress to be vigilant in our oversight.

The delivery of educational services is arguably the most important resource that we can provide, and sadly, it is an obligation that we have not met.

The Federal Government holds a special trust responsibility with tribal nations.

Mrs. McAuliffe has been focusing not only on ending childhood hunger, but also on improving access to Virginia's fresh and locally grown agricultural commodities.

I look forward to examining the continuum of federal child nutrition programs, which are lifelines for the approximately 40 million children who rely on them every day for healthy food.

The overarching goal of these programs is to provide children with healthy foods that can support them as they learn and grow.

We could put an end to this debate by passing some kind of comprehensive immigration reform.

It will be a big job killer because it will cost too much.

I'm very proud last week the police chiefs endorsed me. I'm very proud that 40 Sheriff Haves endorsed me. I'm very proud of the support from the law enforcement, we have a 43-year low in the crime rate so we invite them to campaign events…

Gosh, I answer questions. I get -- I have the opportunity to talk to the media a lot. I love to travel to the state. It's an exciting time to be in Florida.

We police chief endorsed me, 40 sheriffs did. We have law enforcement come to a variety of events and I'm appreciative of everybody that comes to my events.

I'm appreciative of those support and those who come to the event.

Congress has responded to headlines with knee-jerk federal criminal legislation, without inquiry into whether the federal government should be involved at all.

Our government's greatest power, the conduit by which it can deprive a citizen of liberty or even life itself, is criminal law.

Under the Constitution, states have the 'police power' and should have primary jurisdiction over crimes.

We have heard that it's quite necessary to fund the block grant as well as keep pre-K and Head Start and coordinate them together particularly in light of the fact that many pre-K and Head Start programs are only half-day, that is not…

When you talk about the long-term budget situation when you have an initiative that can reduce teen pregnancy, dropouts, criminal justice involvement, drug abuse, suicide, and everything else many of which have extraordinary long-term cost…

If we want quality education, why don't we just put all of the money in pre-K and Head Start?

Quality child care programs can act as the first part of a continuum of learning that sets children on the path to success.