Barbara Mikulski actually said...

"There is significant evidence that says early childhood education pays the bill."

"If I hold a hearing on that are you ready to come in and talk----"

"I can't thank you more for making this the topic of our initial hearings and I look forward to working with you this Congress."

"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."