Rick Allen actually said...

"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."

"we must open this economy and it is critical that we get schools open for the new school year"

"I think there is a lot of value in making sure that we lead by example and we make sure that we are back doing the people's work."