And I invite my Republican colleagues to work with Democrats on supporting early childhood education, and I look forward to working with the Republicans towards this goal.

Finding an early childcare or education program is an important decision for many working parents and families.

The federal government's involvement in this space has mushroomed into an overly-burdensome, costly, and confusing network of programs.

States have recognized that they are better positioned to help parents when it comes to choosing the services that are best for their child.

I also want to welcome Congresswoman Karen Handel to the subcommittee.

As a father of two young boys, I understand firsthand the importance of keeping our children's records safe and secure.

Americans are apprehensive----and with good reason----that personal information, such as personal finances and medical records are susceptible to hacking.

Her masterful leadership creating common sense election reforms in Georgia led to models for the rest of the nation to follow.

I look forward to our discussions of these issues today.

We need to ensure this research is delivering results for our schools in need.

I've known Karen personally for years because we served as secretaries of State together.