Rick Allen actually said...

"As Leader McCarthy argued, we cannot afford to let a generation miss out on being taught."

"I believe that every family has a right to educational options."

"I hope during today's hearing we can put political finger-pointing aside and put our children's interests first while we discuss, not if, but how we can safely reopen schools this fall."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I want to thank everyone for taking time today to provide testimony about this important topic of safety, safely reopening our schools this fall."