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.

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…

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Through reauthorization of the block grant, which hasn't seen reauthorization since 1996, presents this committee with the unique opportunity to ensure access to affordable, quality, child care that will benefit our children and their…

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…

Reauthorization of the Child Care and Development Block Grant, which hasn't seen a reauthorization since 1996, presents this Committee with a unique opportunity to ensure access to affordable, quality child care that will benefit our…

A recent report released by Center for American Progress showed that over 85% of Americans — including 77% of Republicans — support expanding access to child care programs.

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.

You mean, you do not want to get somebody in a situation where they do not have the credits.

Reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act presents this Committee with an opportunity to ensure ALL students are equipped with the skills to succeed in a rapidly evolving 21st century economy.

Data shows CTE to be a powerful tool for engaging students, closing achievement gaps, and improving schools.