Ted Deutch: “There is simply no substitute for U.S. leadership in the region.”

I think it is really important for the Department to be very clear about what the potential repercussions are for universities.

I am amazed that we think there is a political answer to a human problem.

It goes far deeper than that. I think it is appalling that we think we have to call a committee hearing to address something that is so fundamental in the raising of our children.

We cannot wait until it's all personal to us. It's time for us to pass the many bipartisan bills introduced this Congress that will protect the health and well-being of the American people.