12/12/2011
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"I want to thank Senator Franken who also had a particular interest in this issue and who is one of the prime movers in encouraging the subcommittee to have this hearing."
"investing in high-quality early learning opportunities such as child care and pre-K sets children on the path to success."
"I recently introduced the LEARN Act which is a program to provide Federal support for comprehensive State and local literacy programs."
"We have to find a way to live within our means and cut the excesses and the unnecessary."