"We need to go directly there and work backwards and see how is the most efficient way to make sure they don't go to bed hungry."
"What I hear from educators across the country is they don't have any flexibility when they get the funding."
"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."
"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."
"we must open this economy and it is critical that we get schools open for the new school year"
"But I do believe that we will be able to work through it together and get through it together."
"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."
"Thank you, Chairwoman, and I appreciate the opportunity to be here with you today."