"These programs are powerful tools in providing greater economic opportunities for at-risk youth and helping them break free of the tragic cycle of poverty."
"The guidelines are evidence-based, not based on politics or corporate bottom lines."
"I would like to thank the Agriculture Secretary, the Honorable Tom Vilsack, for being with us today to discuss this important issue."
"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."
"While some refer to these individuals as free-riders, I call them free-loaders."
"The long history of broken federal promises to tribes and their children requires Congress to be vigilant in our oversight."
"The Federal Government holds a special trust responsibility with tribal nations."
"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."
"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."