Supporting young children and families is critical to preventing harm and strengthening children.

I guess the reason I indicated--I said that for all of my life I have been associated--I have lived in low-income communities all of my life, growing up, and, of course, even today.

This bipartisan effort drew on research and economic status documenting that investing in our youngest citizens yields high returns.

Thank you very much. Mr. Chairman, let me just thank you on assembling one of the most outstanding panels I think that I have heard testify on this matter.

Are you aware that the Federal Government, based upon your research, has been very instrumental in making these programs work, and work effectively?

I have been tremendously impressed with all of your testimonies for a number of reasons.

I think that we should reconsider this misguided approach.

our experiences in Illinois with the Affordable Care Act have not been automatic, but our experiences have come as a result of a large number of people believing in the program, believing that it will work, and then working to make sure…

I am a big fan of home-visiting programs and community health centers.

Thank you for the Medicaid waiver for Cook County in the State of Illinois.

I commend the President for his focus on increasing work and opportunity within the budget.