"Schools are central gathering places and they are just as vulnerable as homes, businesses, and churches when a natural disaster hits our communities."
"When Congress provides disaster aid, making sure that this funding is used well is critical to the successful and efficient renewal of America's destroyed schools."
"There are no better witnesses to ask about the struggles of rebuilding schools after natural disasters than local and State education leaders."
"I look forward to this hearing and to working with my colleagues to ensure that schools are not forgotten in the aftermath of natural disasters."
"Our economy is doing better than ever, best in the world; 7 million jobs open right now."
"attendance versus working are two different--"
"Yes, it is my belief that our farmers and ranchers across this nation are the true conservationists because they depend on the land, the work day in and day out of caring for their land and ensuring i..."
"I hope that, like I said, people here, your Representatives, can come together and end this dysfunction and do what is right for the American people, particularly as far as national security and ag is..."
"we don't need more laws to deal with, you know, labor shortages, we need more skilled workers."
"Well, certainly my suggestions to our friends with the unions is to if they can recruit skilled workers--in this economy, you are going to find work. I can assure you of that."
"We are in an unprecedented time. We have the greatest economy in the world. We have more jobs than we have people seeking jobs."